Maximal vasodilation can increase cutaneous blood flow to 3000 ml/minute (average flow is 300-500 ml/minute). 2. Vasoconstriction - decreases blood flow to periphery, decreases heat loss. Maximal ...

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Using a new plethysmographic technique to measure peripheral arterial tone (PAT), we report here that REM sleep in humans is associated with considerable peripheral vasoconstriction. The apparatus ...

Ways in which the body can increase temperature are: Vasoconstriction - blood vessels are restricted and blood flow to skin stops so less heat is lost. Hair erector muscles contract - hairs stand ...

Maximal vasodilation can increase cutaneous blood flow to 3000 ml/minute (average flow is 300-500 ml/minute). 2. Vasoconstriction - decreases blood flow to periphery, decreases heat loss. Maximal ...