Question 1

what is the definition or description of: blood vessels lying over cervix?

Accepted Answer

Vasa previa: If the question is in relation to a pregnancy, I think this is the term you're looking for.

Question 2

how does morphine affect blood vessels?

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Dilates: Morphine is a smooth muscle relaxant and dialates blood vessels. Also releasing some histamine which also relaxes blood vessels

Question 3

are broken blood vessels caused from running?

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Possibly: If the running is very traumatic say through obstacles courses or your are pounding pavement in poorly cushioned shoes , ie military recruits running on hard pavement in boots, then they it can cause broken blood vessels. If you are in well cushioned shoes on reasonable terrain you should have anything to worry about.

Question 4

how does the acetylcholine affect the blood vessels?

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ACH effect on BV: M3 muscarinic ach receptors are located in smooth muscles of blood vessels.  Because they're gq-coupled & mediate increase in intracellular calcium, they typically cause contraction of smooth muscle (as in bronchi). But activation of m3 on vascular endothelial cells causes increased synthesis of nitric oxide, which diffuses to adjacent vascular smooth muscle cells and causes their relaxation.

Question 5

blood vessels spasms, what kind of specialist do i see?

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Vascular surgeon.: Vascular surgeons deal with the circulation which consists of arteries and veins.  You should consult with a vascular surgeon.

Question 6

what can be the reason for engorged ophthalic blood vessels?

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Depends: Hypertension a common cause, but inflammation / mass not impossible--depending on why you are getting fundoscopic exam. Discuss w/your dr so do not worry needlessly.

Question 7

what are the blood vessels that feed the heart?

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Coronary arteries: Coronary arteries are taking off from the sinuses if valsalva, tiny pouches in the leaflets of the aortic valve, and they go on feeding the heart muscle.

Question 8

does dopamine constrict or dilate blood vessels?

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Both: Overall Dopamine constricts blood vessels, and this medicine is used in icus for patients with dangerously low blood pressures. However, at low doses, certain blood vessels in the body, such as the kidney, Dopamine can relax the vessels to increase blood flow (helps perfuse the kidney so that they can do their job better).

Question 9

what causes enlarged blood vessels in male testicle?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele: Failure of the valves in the spermatic vein (most common on the left) can lead to varicosities of the scrotum known as a 'varicocele.' this is sometimes described as making the scrotum look like a "bag of worms." if there is no pain and no fertility issue, no treatment may be necessary. Varicoceles are treated when they cause pain or if there is subfertility.

Question 10

do allergic reactions constrict or dilate blood vessels?

Accepted Answer

Dilate: In the nose this leads to congestion and runny nose.  If the reaction is systemic, then blood vessel dilation leads to low blood pressure.

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