Regional difference in endothelium-dependent vascular responses upon the flow rate elevation

In anaesthetised rabbits, femoral artery manifested a maximal reserve capacity in its vasodilatory response to the flow speed acceleration. In order of the capacity diminishing, this artery is followed by renal artery, abdominal aorta, celiacus tube, common carotid artery. The endothelium-dependent flow-induced response is important for restricting the flow's linear speed.