In anatomical terms, proximal first to location towards the center of the body, while distal refers to a location away from the center of the body. Using these terms, what effect will wrapping a tight band around the arm for a period of time have on blood flow?

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Ibrahim Saunders

Biology

12 October, 03:29

In anatomical terms, proximal first to location towards the center of the body, while distal refers to a location away from the center of the body. Using these terms, what effect will wrapping a tight band around the arm for a period of time have on blood flow?

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Remington Marshall · Answer 1

That will shut down blood flow distal to the tight band.

Arterial blood proximally will increase but veinous blood flow will diminish since no or little blood is returning.