Why Does the Body Shift Blood to Your Skeletal Muscles

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why does the body shift blood to your skeletal muscles during the alarm phase of the general adaptation syndrome?

• A) To help digestion; too much blood inhibits normal digestive function
• B) To flood the muscles with nutrients because they will need to be ready to exert
• C) To relieve muscle soreness
• D) To get ready for the next phase

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CCA Class

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