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Vasodilation Increase Diameter Blood Vessels Caused Relaxation Smooth

Vasodilation occurs when blood vessels widen because the smooth muscles in their walls relax.

vasodilation: An increase in the diameter of blood vessels caused by relaxation of smooth muscles in the vessel walls.

Front vasodilation
Back An increase in the diameter of blood vessels caused by relaxation of smooth muscles in the vessel walls.

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