When cells become active in a certain area of the body, the blood flow to the capillaries in that area must _____ to provide more ____.

A. increase, O2
B. decrease, O2
C. increase, CO2
D. decrease, sodium
E. decrease, ATP


Ans: A. increase, O2

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