During exercise, blood flow to the digestive tract will:
A)increase
B)decrease
C)remain the same
D)be unpredictable

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During exercise, blood flow is redirected from the digestive system to the working skeletal muscles, heart, and lungs. This is because these organs require more oxygen and nutrients to fuel the increased activity, while the digestive system is temporarily put on hold. Therefore, blood flow to the digestive tract will decrease during exercise.

During Exercise, Blood Flow to the Digestive Tract Will