You are treating a patient who has been exposed to a cold environment without appropriate clothing. You would expect the:
A) bloodflow to remain constant throughout the body.
B) bloodflow to increase to the periphery.
C) body to shunt blood to the skin to increase perfusion.
D) body to shunt blood to the core to preserve organ function.
Answer: D
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