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Does hypoxia cause vasoconstriction or vasodilation?
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Vasoconstriction: Low oxygen cause blood vessels to constrict.The body is trying to use whatever oxygen is available to maintain critical body functions and constrict blood flow to others.
Answered 1/15/2018
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