Autoregulation Flashcards
1
Q
Heart
A
Local metabolites (vasodilatory): CO2, adenosine, NO
2
Q
Brain
A
Local metabolites (vasodilatory): CO2 (pH)
3
Q
Kidney
A
Myogenic and tubuloglomerular feedback
4
Q
Lungs
A
Hypoxia causes vasoconstriction
other organs do opposite
5
Q
Skeletal muscle
A
Local metabolites: lactate, adenosine, K+
6
Q
Skin
A
Sympathetic stimulation most important mechanism:
temperature control