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Vasoconstriction mainly causes

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Increase in heart beat
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Decrease in heart beat
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Increase in blood pressure
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Decrease in blood pressure.
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Solution

The correct option is C Increase in blood pressure
Vaso means vessels and constriction means narrowing, therefore, narrowing of blood vessels results in vasoconstriction. Normally, it is done due to the shrinking of smooth muscles of vessels to react according to the environment by raising blood pressure for stabilization, prevent loss of heat, control blood flow in body, transfer nutrients and prevent from blood and fluid loss but in some cases it can also be a severe health problem leading to hypertension or high bp.
So the correct option is 'Increase in blood pressure'

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