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Vasoconstriction is the narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels by muscles in their walls. When blood vessels constrict, the flow of blood is restricted or slowed.
Vasoconstriction may be slight or severe. It may result from disease, medication, or psychological conditions. Medications that cause vasoconstriction include:
- Decongestants, including pseudoephedrine
- Cough and cold combinations
- Caffeine
Medications may be used to increase or reduce vasoconstriction in very ill patients.
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∙ 12y agoVasoconstriction is the narrowing (constriction) of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls. When blood vessels constrict, the flow of blood is restricted or slowed.
Vasoconstriction may be slight or severe. It may result from disease, medication, or psychological conditions. Medications that cause vasoconstriction include:
- Decongestants, including pseudoephedrine
- Cough and cold combinations
- Caffeine
Medications may be used to increase or reduce vasoconstriction in very ill patients.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/20/2011
David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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How would you explain what vasoconstriction mean?
Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of blood vessels.
What are the two processes in a cycle pattern rather than vasoconstriction happening?
vasoconstriction and vasolidation
What is vasoconstriction?
Vasoconstriction is the constriction or narrowing of blood vessels by small muscles in their walls, slowing or blocking blood flow. Vasoconstriction is the constriction of blood vessels that increases blood pressure.
What temperature produce vasoconstriction at humans?
cold weather causes vasoconstriction. Vasoconstriction restricts blood flow near the skin, so less heat is lost through the skin.
What is the medical term meaning constriction of blood vessels?
Vasoconstriction is the normal narrowing of a blood vessel.
Who can unscramble this wordCritsovonnastico?
vasoconstriction
What is the opposite of vasoconstriction?
Vasodilationvasodilation
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Are drugs that cause vasoconstriction stimulant or depressants?
I believe they are stimulants due to the fact that cocaine is a stimulant and it causes vasoconstriction.
Why is hemostasis after a venipuncture?
it promotes vasoconstriction
What is the opposite of vasodilating?
Vasoconstriction
Does heat cause vasoconstriction?
Yes
