redistribution of blood Flashcards
1
Q
when does vascualr shunt occur
A
during exercise where blood needs to be distribtued to active areas in order to meet the increase in demand
2
Q
what is vascular shunt mechnism
A
blood is redistibuted to areas where it is most needed
3
Q
why should a perfomer not eat an hour nefore exercise
A
as blood will be reedistubuted towards stomach rather then the working muscles
detrimnetal effect on perfomance as less oxygen is avaliable
