Vasoconstriction
What Vasoconstriction means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
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Reference: AQA
Narrowing of arterioles supplying non-essential organs such as the gut and kidneys, diverting blood away.
The narrowing of the internal diameter of blood vessels, reducing blood flow to a specific area.
Topics that use Vasoconstriction
- Cardiovascular system (AQA A-Level)
- Injury prevention and the rehabilitation of injury (AQA A-Level)
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