Vasoconstriction is caused by ______ stimulation of vascular smooth muscle; ______ stimulation of vascular smooth muscle causes vasodilation.

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Sympathetic stimulation causes vasoconstriction by activating adrenergic receptors on vascular smooth muscle, while parasympathetic stimulation generally leads to vasodilation by reducing sympathetic tone or through direct action on certain blood vessels.

Vasoconstriction Is Caused by ______ Stimulation of Vascular Smooth Muscle;