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Vasoconstrictor
Vasoconstrictor Vas`o*con*strict"or, a. (Physiol.) Causing constriction of the blood vessels; as, the vasoconstrictor nerves, stimulation of which causes constriction of the blood vessels to which they go. These nerves are also called vasohypertonic.

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- Vasoconstriction is the narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries...
- within the lung are unique as they vasodilate to high oxygen tension and vasoconstrict when it falls. Bronchiole, smooth muscle that line the airways of the...
- contact with the snow rather than the entire foot. They selectively vasoconstrict blood vessels in the center of the foot pad, which conserves energy...
- Labile Hypertension Graphic image that shows vasoconstricting and vasodilation of a blood vessel to show fluctuation in blood pressure Specialty Cardiology...
- helps promote vasoconstriction. The damaged vessels will constrict (vasoconstrict) which reduces the amount of blood flow through the area and limits...
- used in the treatment of migraines and tension headaches due to its vasoconstricting properties; that is, it causes constriction (narrowing) of blood vessels...
- vasodilation of the blood vessels should be given phenylephrine to vasoconstrict the arteries and raise the blood pressure to prevent persistent hypotension...
- renin–angiotensin system: they are responsible for the signal transduction of the vasoconstricting stimulus of the main effector hormone, angiotensin II. The AT1 and...
- rupture of significant blood vessels supplying a tissue or organ. Anemia vasoconstricts the periphery so that red blood cells cannot work internally on vital...
- the activity of β2 receptors is overshadowed by the more dominant vasoconstricting α1 receptors. By far the greatest effect of beta blockers remains in...