In the systemic circuit, which of these best describes active hyperemia?

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Active hyperemia is the locally controlled increased blood flow to tissues in response to increased metabolic activity. This increased metabolic activity results in the release of chemical signals that cause vasodilation of arterioles in the affected tissue, allowing for more blood flow and delivery of oxygen and nutrients. Therefore, the best choice to describe active hyperemia in the systemic circuit is increased metabolic activity that results in vasodilation (option B).

In the Systemic Circuit, Which of These Best Describes Active