Fig 10. Comparison between the hybrid and CN approaches in the large realistic configuration.

(a) The cumulative flow rates are compared for both hybrid and CN approaches in the left arteriole. The same conventions as in Fig 9 are adopted. (b) The probability density functions are presented for flow rate using the hybrid approach with (black) or without (gray) the coupling model, and CN approach (orange). Here, π_ref = 5 000 Pa and q_ref = 5 × 10⁻¹² m³ · s⁻¹ are reference pressure and flow rate values used for nondimensionalization.