As metabolic activity of an organ or tissue increases, blood flow to that organ increases.This phenomenon is known as

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This phenomenon is called active hyperemia, where increased metabolic activity leads to increased blood flow. Pressure autoregulation refers to the ability of blood vessels to maintain a consistent blood flow despite changes in blood pressure. Tissue anoxia refers to a lack of oxygen supply to the tissue, and hypertension and atherosclerosis are conditions that can affect blood flow but are not directly related to this phenomenon.

As Metabolic Activity of an Organ or Tissue Increases, Blood