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Blood pressure is affected by constriction and dilation of?
Blood vessels. Constriction of blood vessels increases blood pressure by reducing the space for blood flow, while dilation of blood vessels decreases blood pressure by increasing the space for blood flow.
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 are the common ailments of the blood vessels?
constriction from plaque
How does stress impact the constriction of blood vessels in the body?
Stress can cause the release of hormones that lead to the constriction of blood vessels, which can increase blood pressure and potentially lead to cardiovascular issues.
What promotes constriction of blood vessels resulting in elevation of blood pressure?
Angiostensin
Stimulation of alpha-adrenergic receptors results in?
constriction of the blood vessels
What is the medical term meaning constriction of blood vessels?
Vasoconstriction is the normal narrowing of a blood vessel.
If a person becomes too warm what does the blood vessels in the skin go through?
Constriction
What is iscehmia?
A lack of normal blood supply to a organ or body part because of blockages or constriction of the blood vessels.
What effect does serotonin have on blood vessels?
Serotonin has an constrictive effect on the blood vessels in the brain. It's role in the rest of the body can cause both dilation or constriction.
What is the medical term meaning lack of blood vessels?
Ischemia is a temporary, local deficiency of blood supply due to obstruction or constriction of a blood vessel.
What is the effects of parasympathetic stimulation on smooth muscle of blood vessels?
Nothing. The blood vessels are not innervated by the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system; only the sympathetics innervate blood vessels. Their action results in constriction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the vessels.
