Matching Pairs Hot and cold therapeutic and physiological responsesOnline version match em up by Kristie Borgheiinck 1 A. Increased tissue metabolism 2 A. Local anesthesia 3 B. Vasoconstriction 4 A. Vasodilation 5 A. Reduced blood viscosity 6 A. Increased capillary permeability 7 A. increased blood viscosity 8 B. Reduced muscle tension 9 A. Reduced cell metabolism 10 A. Decreased muscle tension 11 A. Reduced muscle tension 12 B. Vasodilation 13 C. Vasodilation 14 B. Increased tissue metabolism 15 A. Vasoconstriction reduces inflammation b reduces O2 needs of tissues a reduces pain from spasms or stiffness b lessens venous congestion in injured tissues c increased blood flow a promotes blood coagulation at injury site a Promotes delivery of nutrients and removal of wastes b Provides localized warmth b reduces localized pain a promotes movement of waste products and nutrients a Relieves pain a Improves blood Flow a promotes muscle relaxation a reduces blood flow to injured site, preventing edema formation a improves delivery of leukocytes and antibiotics to wound site a