Take The Quiz To Learn About Vasoconstriction & Vasodilation

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    Which of the following drug causes vasodilation?  

    • Fenoldopam
    • Lisinopril 
    • Verapamil
    • All of the above
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Are you ready to learn something new? We encourage you to take this super fun quiz to learn more about vasoconstriction and vasodilation. By definition, 'Vaso' refers to the vascular system in the body; therefore, vasoconstriction refers to thinning of the blood vessels. while on the other hand, vasodilation refers to the expansion of the vessels in the body. Both of these are important physiological functions. Take up the quiz to gain in-depth knowledge of the concepts. Feel free to take up the quiz for your exam preparation. Keep learning and have fun! Good Luck!

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  • 2. 

    What happens to the blood vessels during vasodilation? 

    • Blood vessels dialates

    • Blood vessel constricts

    • Blood vessel merge together

    • Blood vessel fill up with blood

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following are examples of cholinergic receptors?

    • Nicotinic

    • Muscarinic

    • Prostacyclin

    • Both (a) and (b)

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  • 4. 

    Which of the following medications stimulate vasoconstriction? 

    •  Decongestants,

    •  Antihistamines

    • Stimulants

    • All of the above

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  • 5. 

    What type of food should one avoid during vasoconstriction?

    • Caffeinated drinks

    • Meats 

    • Foods high in salt 

    • All of the above

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  • 6. 

    How does vasodilation help the body? 

    • It provides oxygen to the parts of the body that requires it the most

    • It helps eliminates toxic wastes

    • It helps with weight fluctuations

    • None of the above

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  • 7. 

    Which nerve system is responsible for vasodilation? 

    • Sympathetic nervous system

    • Parasympathetic nervous system

    • Peripheral nervous system

    • None of the above

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  • 8. 

    Which of the following causes vasoconstriction response in the body? 

    • Weight loss

    • External injury

    • Decreasing environmental temperature

    • Increasing environmental temperature

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following hormone stimulates vasoconstriction?  

    • Insulin 

    • Histamine

    • Noradrenaline 

    • Niacin 

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  • 10. 

    How does vasoconstriction help the body? 

    • Helps in weight loss

    • It regulates and maintains mean arterial pressure.

    • It helps with metabolism 

    • All of the above

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