ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
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What is the correct name of an Artery that widens to allow greater blood distribution?
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Vascular Shunt
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Vasodialation
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Vasoconstriction
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vasodilation, also known as vasorelaxation, is the widening of blood vessels. It results from relaxation of smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls, in particular in the large veins, large arteries, and smaller arterioles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vasodilation is the medical term for when blood vessels in your body widen, allowing more blood to flow through them and lowering your blood pressure.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The tunica media is the layer of an artery which is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation.
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