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Which of the following would cause vasoconstriction? a. Norepinephrine b. Calcium channel blocker c. α-Adrenergic antagonist d. Acetylcholine
Vasoconstriction. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Vasodilation, Vasoconstriction, Atrial Natriuretic Peptide and more.
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We discuss what’s happening and why it’s normal, what causes vasoconstriction to become disordered, and when vasoconstriction can cause health conditions.
Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels, which is the opposite of vasodilation. Causes of vasoconstriction include exposure to cold which leads to peripheral vasoconstriction; stress; smoking; medications like NSAIDs; and Raynaud phenomenon.
Pulmonary vasoconstriction is a physiological phenomenon and mechanism in response to alveolar hypoxia or low oxygen partial pressures in the pulmonary arterioles and, to some extent, the pulmonary venules.
Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries and small arterioles. The process is the opposite of vasodilation , the widening of blood vessels.
Peripheral vascular resistance (systemic vascular resistance, SVR) is the resistance in the circulatory system that is used to create blood pressure, the flow of blood and is also a component of cardiac function. When blood vessels constrict (vasoconstriction) this leads to an increase in SVR.
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Vasoconstriction is mediated by contraction of the smooth muscles lining a blood vessel. Vasoconstriction is caused by thromboxane A 2 from activated platelets and injured epithelial cells, nervous system reflexes from pain, and direct injury to vascular smooth muscle.