Which of these statements correctly describes active hyperaemia?
A) It refers to the arteriolar dilation that occurs within a tissue in response to local chemical changes that accompany increased metabolic activity of that tissue.
B) It refers to local arteriolar mechanisms that are aimed at keeping tissue blood flow constant in spite of wide deviations in mean arterial driving pressure.
C) It refers to the increase in blood flow to a tissue that occurs after removal of an occlusion of its blood supply.
D) It is important in maintaining an adequate pressure head to drive blood forward into a tissue.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q8: If the arterial blood pressure is recorded
Q10: In which of these vessels is the
Q49: What does microcirculation comprise
A)arteries, arterioles, and capillaries
B)arterioles,
Q50: Through which of these vessels is the
Q56: Which of these terms refers to a
Q96: Which of the following is NOT a
Q148: Which of the following types of blood
Q153: Given the following parameters, what would the
Q155: Which of the following statements correctly describes
Q184: Increased sympathetic nerve activity _ the stroke
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents