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Does heat cause vasoconstriction?
Yes
What is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney?
High blood pressure is the most common cause of prolonged vasoconstriction in the kidney.
Are drugs that cause vasoconstriction stimulant or depressants?
I believe they are stimulants due to the fact that cocaine is a stimulant and it causes vasoconstriction.
Can heart problems cause forgetfulness?
no but a heart medication can. propranolol.
What drug would cause false positive on stress test?
Propranolol
What Regulates vasoconstriction?
Vasoconstriction is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and various vasoactive substances including norepinephrine, angiotensin II, and endothelin. These substances act on smooth muscle cells in blood vessel walls to cause contraction, leading to vasoconstriction.
Is propranolol a narcotic?
No, propranolol is NOT an opiate.
Where in the body would you find low oxygen levels cause vasoconstriction?
Low oxygen levels cause vasoconstriction in the pulmonary arteries of the lungs. This response helps redirect blood flow to better oxygenated areas of the lungs for efficient gas exchange.
Contraction of a vessel is called?
Vasoconstriction
Why hypertension is related to atherosclerosis?
Atherosclerosis can cause hypertension because it narrows the blood vessels (similar to vasoconstriction). Vasoconstriction can cause hypertension because it increases pressure and force in the vessels.
Does adh cause vasoconstriction?
ADH does not exactly cause the vasoconstriction but increases the peripheral vascular resistancewhich results increases of arterial blood pressure
In which organ hypoxia cause vasoconstriction and what is the mechanism?
Hypoxia in the lungs causes vasoconstriction due to the release of hypoxic vasoconstrictor substances like endothelin-1 and serotonin in response to low oxygen levels. This vasoconstriction helps redirect blood flow to well-ventilated areas of the lungs, optimizing gas exchange.
