Vascular Shunt Flashcards
1
Q
Vascular Shunt
A
the redistribution of blood during exercise
2
Q
VCC
A
Vasomotor Control Centre
3
Q
What does the VCC control?
A
blood pressure
4
Q
what does sympathetic stimulation result in?
A
vasoconstriction
5
Q
what does reduced sympathetic stimulation result in?
A
vasodilation
6
Q
vasoconstriction
A
the lumen of the blood vessels gets smaller
7
Q
vasodilation
A
the lumen of the blood vessels gets wider
8
Q
necessary areas for blood to travel to during exercise
A
working muscles, brain, lungs, heart, skin
9
Q
areas that aren’t necessary for blood to travel to during exercise
A
digestive system, bladder, kidneys, liver, pancreas, non working muscles
