Physical Education A-Level
Vascular shunting
What Vascular shunting means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Vascular shunting
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The redistribution of blood flow to areas of greatest demand during exercise, achieved through vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
Topics that use Vascular shunting
- Cardiovascular system (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Affinity for oxygen
- Antagonistic action of the two divisions
- Anticipatory rise
- Autonomic control of heart rate
- Baroreceptors
- Bohr shift during exercise
- Cardiac output
- Cardiac output and oxygen uptake
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