Vasodilatation

dilation of blood vessels

Principle
The principle is the relaxation of the smooth muscle in the vessel wall.

Substances with a vasodilating effect
see also Direct vasodilatation Arginine - L-Arginin with L-ornitin

Use in the body

 * Local regulation of tissue blood flow
 * regulation Mean arterial pressure.

Related articles

 * Vasonconstriction