What Causes Reactive Hyperemia to Increase Tissue Perfusion

question 4

Multiple Choice

What causes reactive hyperemia to increase tissue perfusion?

• A) Urinary controls
• B) Neural controls
• C) Hormonal controls
• D) Local controls
• E) Respiratory controls

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Definitions:

Pineal Gland

A small, pea-shaped gland in the brain that produces and regulates some hormones, including melatonin, which affects the sleep cycle.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland, regulating sleep and wakefulness.

Bright Light

Involves the exposure to intense levels of light, often used as a treatment modality for certain disorders such as seasonal affective disorder.

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, responding primarily to light and darkness in an organism's environment.