Match the arteriolar effects, labelled a. through c., with the tissues in question. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-occlusion of an artery supplying a particular tissue

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Occlusion of an artery supplying a particular tissue would lead to a decrease in oxygen and nutrient supply to that tissue. In response, the affected tissue would release various metabolites and factors (such as adenosine, carbon dioxide, hydrogen ions, and potassium ions) that cause arteriolar vasodilation in an attempt to increase blood flow and compensate for the reduced supply. This vasodilation is a part of the autoregulatory mechanism of blood flow, aiming to maintain tissue perfusion under varying conditions.

Match the Arteriolar Effects, Labelled A