An example of functional hyperemia is: A. Lower right coronary blood flow during

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An example of functional hyperemia is:

A. Lower right coronary blood flow during exercise.

B. Increased femoral blood flow during running.

C. Increased brachial artery blood flow after measuring blood pressure.

D. Increased skin blood flow during stress.

E. Increased facial blood flow during embarrassment.

A. Lower right coronary blood flow during exercise.

B. Increased femoral blood flow during running.

C. Increased brachial artery blood flow after measuring blood pressure.

D. Increased skin blood flow during stress.

E. Increased facial blood flow during embarrassment.

Explanation / Answer

Correct answer : B, increase femoral blood flow during running.

Explanation - functional hyperemia or active hyperemia is a condition where skeletal muscle or an organ needs more oxygenated blood then regular requirement. Mostly It happens when muscle contractions increases while exercise like running, jumping etc.

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