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Which molecule is considered the most potent vasoconstrictor among Endothelins?
Which molecule is considered the most potent vasoconstrictor among Endothelins?
- Endothelin-3
- Endothelin-1 (correct)
- Endothelin-2
- Endothelin-4
What effect does Prostacyclin (PGI2) have on blood vessels?
What effect does Prostacyclin (PGI2) have on blood vessels?
- Increased platelet aggregation
- Decreased platelet aggregation (correct)
- Increased blood pressure
- Vasoconstriction
Which molecule released by platelets causes vasoconstriction and increased platelet aggregation?
Which molecule released by platelets causes vasoconstriction and increased platelet aggregation?
- Thromboxane A2 (correct)
- Endothelin-1
- Prostacyclin (PGI2)
- Nitric Oxide (NO)
What is the main trigger for the generation of Nitric Oxide (NO) in blood vessels?
What is the main trigger for the generation of Nitric Oxide (NO) in blood vessels?
Which substance contributes to maintaining a localized clot without excessive extension?
Which substance contributes to maintaining a localized clot without excessive extension?
Which molecule released by the endothelium causes vasodilation?
Which molecule released by the endothelium causes vasodilation?
Which effect do Nitrovasodilators, such as Nitroglycerin, have on capacitance vessels?
Which effect do Nitrovasodilators, such as Nitroglycerin, have on capacitance vessels?
What is the main site of action of Vasodilator drugs like Nitrovasodilators?
What is the main site of action of Vasodilator drugs like Nitrovasodilators?
What is the role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in autoregulation of blood flow?
What is the role of Nitric Oxide (NO) in autoregulation of blood flow?
Which of the following is true about Endothelium Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF)?
Which of the following is true about Endothelium Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF)?
What is the role of Prostacyclin (PGI2) in blood flow autoregulation?
What is the role of Prostacyclin (PGI2) in blood flow autoregulation?
How does Thromboxane A2 impact blood flow regulation?
How does Thromboxane A2 impact blood flow regulation?
What is the effect of Endothelins (ET-1, ET-2, ET-3) on blood flow autoregulation?
What is the effect of Endothelins (ET-1, ET-2, ET-3) on blood flow autoregulation?
Which mechanism leads to increased local blood flow by accumulation of Vasodilator Metabolites like Adenosine?
Which mechanism leads to increased local blood flow by accumulation of Vasodilator Metabolites like Adenosine?
What happens in response to Hypoxia in the context of autoregulation?
What happens in response to Hypoxia in the context of autoregulation?
Which factor increases blood flow by causing hyperpolarization and relaxation?
Which factor increases blood flow by causing hyperpolarization and relaxation?
What is the main site of peripheral resistance?
What is the main site of peripheral resistance?
Which factor causes vasodilation by decreasing vasomotor tone?
Which factor causes vasodilation by decreasing vasomotor tone?
Which type of blood flow occurs when changes in blood velocity turn streamline flow into turbulent flow?
Which type of blood flow occurs when changes in blood velocity turn streamline flow into turbulent flow?
Mild narrowing produced by atherosclerosis results in large reductions in blood flow due to:
Mild narrowing produced by atherosclerosis results in large reductions in blood flow due to:
What is the physiological effect of small changes in arteriolar diameter?
What is the physiological effect of small changes in arteriolar diameter?
Which of the following substances causes vasoconstriction?
Which of the following substances causes vasoconstriction?
What effect does increased diameter of the vessel have on resistance?
What effect does increased diameter of the vessel have on resistance?
What is the physiological half-life of Nitric Oxide (NO)?
What is the physiological half-life of Nitric Oxide (NO)?
Which of the following is NOT a vasodilator?
Which of the following is NOT a vasodilator?
Which substance acts as the Endothelium-derived Relaxing Factor (EDRF)?
Which substance acts as the Endothelium-derived Relaxing Factor (EDRF)?
What is the role of Endothelium Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) in blood vessels?
What is the role of Endothelium Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) in blood vessels?
Which compound plays an important role in physiological and pathological conditions as a vasodilator?
Which compound plays an important role in physiological and pathological conditions as a vasodilator?
What is the main molecular mechanism of Vasodilators like Endothelium-derived substances?
What is the main molecular mechanism of Vasodilators like Endothelium-derived substances?
Which of the following substances is NOT considered a vasodilator?
Which of the following substances is NOT considered a vasodilator?
What is the molecular mechanism behind the Bayliss Effect in vascular smooth muscle?
What is the molecular mechanism behind the Bayliss Effect in vascular smooth muscle?
Which vasoactive substance is produced by the endothelium and causes vasodilation by increasing intracellular cGMP levels?
Which vasoactive substance is produced by the endothelium and causes vasodilation by increasing intracellular cGMP levels?
Which vasoactive substance is released by damaged endothelium and has potent vasoconstrictor effects?
Which vasoactive substance is released by damaged endothelium and has potent vasoconstrictor effects?
Which vasoactive substance acts as a potent vasodilator produced by the vascular endothelium and causes smooth muscle relaxation?
Which vasoactive substance acts as a potent vasodilator produced by the vascular endothelium and causes smooth muscle relaxation?
Which vasoactive substance is derived from arachidonic acid metabolism and acts to promote platelet aggregation?
Which vasoactive substance is derived from arachidonic acid metabolism and acts to promote platelet aggregation?
Which vasoactive substance is produced by the endothelium and functions as a paracrine agent to regulate vascular tone?
Which vasoactive substance is produced by the endothelium and functions as a paracrine agent to regulate vascular tone?
Which vasoactive substance is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide that plays a role in blood pressure regulation?
Which vasoactive substance is a potent vasoconstrictor peptide that plays a role in blood pressure regulation?
