PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

DISTURBANCES OF BLOOD FLOW

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The widening of blood vessels, resulting in increased volume of blood flow (causes ‘blushing’ if in arterioles/capillaries of face)
A
vasoconstriction
B
bruising
C
vasodilation
D
hemostat
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vasodilation occurs naturally in your body in response to triggers such as low oxygen levels, a decrease in available nutrients, and increases in temperature. It causes the widening of your blood vessels, which in turn increases blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vasodilation is a response to being too hot. The process includes the widening of blood vessels at the skin surface to increase heat loss through the surface of the skin.

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. This process happens normally in your body without you realizing it. It can be caused by things you eat or drink, and medications you take.

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