An average adult has approximately 5L of blood. Because there isnot enough blood to for equal distribution to all tissuessimultaneously, blood flow is continuously redistributed to moreactive tissues.
- Identify a specific organ in which blood supply remainsrelatively unchanged despite changes in activity level.
- Describe the effect of exercise on vascular homeostasis.
- Describe the mechanism by which the body attempts to restorehomeostasis when an abdominal aortic aneurysm ruptures. Be sure toinclude the stimulus, effector, target organs, and effect.
