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:

Coronary Heart Disease

Illness of the heart caused by a blockage in the coronary arteries.

Global Deaths

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Hypertension

A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated, leading to increased risk of heart, brain, kidney, and other diseases.

Narcolepsy

A chronic sleep disorder characterized by overwhelming daytime drowsiness and sudden attacks of sleep.