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Blood, the heart, circulation and respiration

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Question 10

A student investigated how the rate of blood flow to different organs and tissues in the human body changes during strenuous exercise. The table below shows the results of their investigation.

Organ / TissueRate of blood flow at rest (cm3/min\text{cm}^3\text{/min}cm3/min)Rate of blood flow during exercise (cm3/min\text{cm}^3\text{/min}cm3/min)
Brain750750
Heart muscle2501,000
Skeletal muscles1,10012,500
Kidneys1,200250
Skin4001,900

Using only the data in the table, compare the rate of blood flow through the body when the person is at rest and during exercise.

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