Relaxation of Arteriolar Smooth Muscle Causes the Radius of the Vessel

question 16

Short Answer

Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to _______________, a process known as ________________, whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to _______________, a process known as ______________.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves rewarding a desired behavior to encourage its repetition.

Successive Approximations

A method where complex behaviors are broken down into simpler, achievable tasks that gradually increase in difficulty or complexity.

Extinction

The discouraging of behaviour by making the removal of a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Disruptive Behaviours

Actions that interrupt the normal flow or operations within a group, often negatively affecting the environment or outcomes.