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What will dilate blood vessels?


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Dilation of blood vessels:

  1. The process of widening of blood vessels is known as dilation or vasodilation.
  2. Dilation of blood vessels is a natural process.
  3. Dilation of blood vessels occurs as a result of relaxation of walls of blood vessels.
  4. Dilation of blood vessels enhances blood flow to all the areas of the body that lack oxygen or nutrients.

Dilation of blood vessels is triggered by:

  1. Chemicals like nitric oxide, alcohol, etc.
  2. Hormones like acetylcholine and prostaglandins.
  3. Medication
  4. Exercise
  5. Inflammation

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