The sympathetic nervous system maintains peripheral vascular tone and a loss of sympathetic stimulation causes vasodilation, significant venous pooling, and subsequent hypotension. This effect is called the ____.

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The vasodepressor effect refers to the significant drop in blood pressure that occurs due to excessive vasodilation and venous pooling caused by a loss of sympathetic stimulation. This can lead to fainting or syncope. Orthostatic relaxation and pulse effect are not commonly used terms in this context.

The Sympathetic Nervous System Maintains Peripheral Vascular Tone and a Loss