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The hunting reaction is a process where blood vessels in extremities exposed to cold undergo alternating vasoconstriction and vasodilation. Initially, vasoconstriction occurs to reduce heat loss, but after 5-10 minutes the vessels suddenly vasodilate to increase blood flow and warming. Then vasoconstriction resumes and the cycle repeats. While some have continuous vasoconstriction, the hunting reaction is the most common response to cold exposure in fingers. Factors like environment and acclimatization can
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- Mashal Gul
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- EN