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The amount of blood flow through various parts of the body of a mammal was measured in cm3 per minute at rest and during different...

The amount of blood flow through various parts of the body of a mammal was measured in cm3 per minute at rest and during different physical activities. Results are shown below.

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a) Calculate the percentage change in blood flow through the skeletal muscles and gut when the mammal was exposed to strenuous exercise.
i) Skeletal muscles
ii) Gut

b) Account for the differences in amount of blood flow through the gut and skeletal muscles;
i) At rest
ii) During streneous exercise

c) Account for the result obtained for the skin during light exercise

d) Name two substances which are removed from the body by the kidney

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Martin
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(b) (i) At rest, the gut is more active than skeletal muscles as this is the time when digestion is taking place; more blood goes to gut to transport the absorbed food;

(ii) During strenuous exercise, skeletal muscles are more active; and a lot of blood is diverted to help it contract and relax while very little blood flow through the gut which becomes less active;

(c) During light exercise, the skin becomes more active; thus give the highest blood flow compared to other times to release excess heat, sweat and wastes.

(d)
– Excess water;
- urea, ammonia, uric acid
marto answered the question on October 4, 2019 at 10:02

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