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[[Image:Aorta_Diagram.png|300px|left|thumbnail|'''Figure 5''': Diagram of the aorta. The point of interest being the ascending aorta which is located just before the aortic arch.]] | |||
Hemodynamics is a word specifically used to address blood flow within the human body.<sup>14</sup> When considering how Reynolds number works in the body, we must first address a few important things about flow within the body. When dealing with the circulatory system, the following key differences must be addressed:<sup>14</sup> | Hemodynamics is a word specifically used to address blood flow within the human body.<sup>14</sup> When considering how Reynolds number works in the body, we must first address a few important things about flow within the body. When dealing with the circulatory system, the following key differences must be addressed:<sup>14</sup> | ||
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With that being said, blood flow in the body is generally laminar, with the exception usually occuring in the ascending aorta where this flow can be disrupted and turn turbulent.<sup>15</sup> The location of the ascending aorta can be seen in Figure 5. | With that being said, blood flow in the body is generally laminar, with the exception usually occuring in the ascending aorta where this flow can be disrupted and turn turbulent.<sup>15</sup> The location of the ascending aorta can be seen in Figure 5. | ||
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