Exam questionKROK 1Dentistry ยท 2017
During development of a frostbite the exposed skin becomes pale and its temperature drops. What mechanism is the basis of these developments?
Answer options
- Decreased heart rate
- Reflex vasoconstriction
- Dermal and subcutaneous vasodilatation
- Visceral vasoconstriction
- Closure of arteriovenous anastomoses
Correct answer
Reflex vasoconstriction
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