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What r the stressors that makes arteries constrict? do they constrict when training? when do the aorta and carotid arteries constrict?
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Several: Cold, noradrenaline,vaso pressin, neosynephrine, (phenylephrine) excitement . Aorta and carotid are large arteries and spasm constriction is not usually noticeable. EXERCIZE tends to dilate small vessels to help dissipate heat.
Answered 5/8/2015
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