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When you are hot what do your vessels do to increase blood flow and reduce heat?
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∙ 12y ago
The blood vessels near the skin enlarge so that the hot blood is nearer the surface of the skin to transfer heat away from the body.
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What neurotransmitters is released by active neurons to dilate the blood vessels and increase blood flow?
acetylcholine
How can the vascular system increase blood flow to specific area of the body?
Except in cases of massive blood loss, it's not the job of the vessels to increase or decrease blood flow, but of the capillary beds.
What is the act of vasodilation?
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Why does your pulse rate increase in warm climates?
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How is high blood hydrostatic produced?
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What type of therapy uses cold packs to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and limiting blood flow to injured tissue?
Cryotherapy for A+
What type of therapy uses cold packs to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and limiting the blood flow to the injurred tissues?
Cryotherapy for A+
What type of therapy uses heat to cause blood vessels to dilate and increase the blood flow to the injury site?
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Which type of blood vessels flow contaminated blood to the heart?
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