The process of decrease in any vessel diameter that occurs due to smooth muscle contraction is called
A)venoconstriction.
B)venodilation.
C)vasoconstriction.
D)vasodilation.
E)None of the answers is correct.

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Vasoconstriction is the term used to describe the process of arterial or arteriolar smooth muscle contraction resulting in decreased diameter, and thereby hampers blood flow or reduces blood pressure. It can occur in response to various stimuli including hormones, neurotransmitters, local metabolic factors or physical factors like cold or trauma.

The Process of Decrease in Any Vessel Diameter That Occurs