To protect vital organs, the body compensates by directing blood flow away from organs that are more tolerant of low flow, such as: Select one: a. the heart. b. the lungs. c. the brain. d. the skin.

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Alaina Montgomery

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6 June, 23:13

To protect vital organs, the body compensates by directing blood flow away from organs that are more tolerant of low flow, such as: Select one: a. the heart. b. the lungs. c. the brain. d. the skin.

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Marlene · Answer 1

D. The skin

Explanation:

The skin is usually considered as supply-independent for oxygen delivery. The most affected organs and tissues considered as being supply-dependent for oxygen delivery are heart, brain and lungs. These are the most sensitive to oxygen deprivation, being the brain more than the other organs.