The ability of tissues to regulate their own blood supply
Auto regulation
Most significant control over peripheral resistance and flow
Arterioles
Substances secreted by platelets, endothelial cells, and peri vascular tissue to stimulate vasomotion
Vasoactive chemicals
Growth of new blood vessels
Angiogenesis
An automatic, negative feedback response to changes in blood pressure
Baroreflex
Two-way movement of fluid across capillary walls
Capillary exchange
Accumulation of excess fluid in a tissue
Edema
The flow of blood back to the heart
Venous return
Loss of blood volume
Hypovolemic shock