As metabolic activity of an organ or tissue increases,blood flow to that organ increases.What is the term for this phenomenon?

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This phenomenon is known as active hyperemia, where an increase in metabolic activity causes an increase in blood flow to the organ or tissue. Choice A, pressure autoregulation, refers to the ability of blood vessels to maintain a constant blood flow despite changes in blood pressure. Choice B, tissue anoxia, refers to a lack of oxygen in the tissue, which would not cause an increase in blood flow. Choice D, hypertension, refers to abnormally high blood pressure, which is not necessarily related to an increase in metabolic activity.

As Metabolic Activity of an Organ or Tissue Increases,blood Flow