During a surgical procedure, a patient suddenly has a major hemorrhage. How will the blood distribution to different organs change after the hemorrhage?
A. The blood supply to the brain and skin will decrease more than the blood supply to the heart, other muscles, and adipose tissue.
B. The blood supply to all organs will increase equally.
C. The blood supply to the whole body will decrease equally.
D. The blood supply to skin and adipose tissue will decrease more than the blood supply to the brain and heart.
Answer: D
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