Vascular shunt mechanism Flashcards
1
Q
what is shunting
A
the redirection of blood flow to the muscles where it is most needed during exercise
2
Q
what is controlled by the vascular shunt mechanism
A
the redistribution of blood flow
3
Q
what dies the redistribution of blood flow involve
A
the precapillary sphincters in the aterioles
4
Q
what does constrict and vascoconstrict mean
A
limit blood flow
5
Q
what does dilate and vasodilate mean
A
maximise blood flow
6
Q
what happens when blood flow is limited and maximised
A
precapillary sphincters in the aterioles
