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. 1986 May-Jun;59(3):299–305.

The role of non-thermal factors in the control of skin blood flow during exercise.

B Nielsen
PMCID: PMC2590167  PMID: 3529655

Abstract

Arguments in favor of the importance of non-thermal factors in the control of skin circulation are presented. Such factors include exercise, posture, water and electrolyte balance, state of training, and acclimatization. The first three factors probably elicit their effects via high- and low-pressure baroreceptors, while the mechanisms involved for the remainder are unknown.

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