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Why does blood flow decrease during exercise?

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Answer: Mechanical Effects of Exercise on Blood Flow. Arterial inflow to active skeletal muscle decreases during contractions and increases when the muscle relaxes. In contrast, the venous outflow increases during rhythmic contractions but decreases during muscle relaxation.

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