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Why is cryotherapy an effective post-exercise recovery procedure?

It dilates blood flow and reduces muscle soreness.
It dilates blood flow and increases dispersal of waste.
It constricts blood flow and decreases dispersal of waste.
It constricts blood flow and reduces an inflammatory response.

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\(D\)

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D is correct: Cryotherapy constricts blood vessels and reduces inflammatory response.

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A is incorrect: Cryotherapy constricts not dilates blood flow.
B is incorrect: Cold causes vasoconstriction not vasodilation.
C is incorrect: While it constricts flow it helps not hinders recovery.

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