In acute hypothermia, what physiologic change shunts blood away from the colder skin to the body core in an effort to decrease heat loss?

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Tissue hypothermia slows the rate of chemical reactions (tissue metabolism), increases the viscosity of the blood, slows blood flow through microcirculation, facilitates blood coagulation, and stimulates profound vasoconstriction. Hypotension does not lead to vasoconstriction. Voluntary muscle movements and shivering increase heat production.

In Acute Hypothermia, What Physiologic Change Shunts Blood Away from the Colder