When blood flow in a capillary bed decreases in response to locally high oxygen levels, it is caused by

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This is a description of autoregulation, which is the ability of tissues to regulate their own blood flow based on local conditions. When oxygen levels are high, the tissue will decrease blood flow in order to avoid damage from excess oxygen. Intercellular chemicals, angiotensin, neural processes, and endocrine processes are not directly related to this process.

When Blood Flow in a Capillary Bed Decreases in Response