Vessels are able to contract and expand.

True

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False

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The correct option is A
True

Vessels are able to contract and expand depending on the body's requirement. Expansion of blood vessels increases their diameter and is known as vasodilation whereas, contraction of vessels decreases the diameter of the lumen and is known as vasoconstriction.

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