MICROANATOMY

BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the correct name of an Artery that widens to allow greater blood distribution?
A
Vascular Shunt
B
Vasodialation
C
Vasoconstriction
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vasodilation is the widening of blood vessels as a result of the relaxation of the blood vessel’s muscular walls. Vasodilation is a mechanism to enhance blood flow to areas of the body that are lacking oxygen and/or nutrients.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -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-4: -Answer and Explanation: The tunica media is the layer of an artery which is responsible for vasoconstriction and vasodilation.

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