Chapter 18.4, Problem 9QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

Hyperemiaand itsdevelopment in the skeletal muscle tissue.

Introduction:

Different organs have unique requirements in terms of necessary nutrients, gases, and other substances. Hence, they have different blood flow depending upon their metabolic activities. The organs have their own specific regulatory mechanisms to ensure an adequate supply of blood. There are dramatic changes in the blood flow of skeletal muscles during exercise.