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Dictionary » V » Vasoconstrictor Vasoconstrictorvasoconstrictor Something which causes vasoconstriction, or the narrowing of blood vessels so that less blood is able to flow through at a time. This can either be a chemical substance or a nerve. ![]()
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Results from our forumRe: Marey's Law... the peripheral resistance ) 2- inhibition of adrenaline secretory center in the medulla oblongata of the brain stem ( adrenaline is a potent vasoconstrictor ) so, decreasing the peripheral resistance . 3- inhibition of respiratory center to decrease venous blood which returns to the heart ...
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Re: smoking and high blood pressure (HELP!!!)Nicotine causes the body to release Epinephrine into the bloodstream which acts as a vasoconstrictor. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasoconstrictor
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Re: Relationship between renal system and cardiovascular system?... known that the kidney secrets (( Renin )) that converts Angiotensin 1 to Angiotensin 2 and it's known also that the final compound is a strong vasoconstrictor so it will affect the cardiovascular system >> goodluck himmel
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Re: What kills (and what saves) a corpus luteum?... degeneration of the capillary network supplying the corpus luteum, and * stimulates endothelial cells to produce endothelin-1, which is a local vasoconstrictor ...so the ever-increasing levels of PGF2 cut off the corpus luteum's blood supply, strangling it. In pregnant non-primates, it is known ...
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