Rapid, short-duration exposure to high +Gz may not result in a loss of vision or consciousness due to:

1. the increased blood pressure in the retinal and cerebral arteries.
2. the arterial pressure in the cerebral and retinal arteries being higher than the pressure at the heart level.
3. the instantaneous activation of cardiovascular reflexes.
4. the tissue reserve of oxygen sustaining function.

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