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Dilate

1. To grow wide; to expand; to swell or extend in all directions. His heart dilates and glories in his strength. (Addison)

2. To speak largely and copiously; to dwell in narration; to enlarge; with on or upon. But still on their ancient joys dilate. (Crabbe)


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Dilation or Constriction

We have different kinds of receptors in our vessel cells. Some might constrict like digestive and some might dilate like muscle vessels. But the work of kidney is not only filtering blood. It's other function is to regulate blood pressure. So I think it would dilate because of ...

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by behzad
Mon Aug 10, 2009 8:29 am
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Dilation or Constriction
Replies: 3
Views: 751

Re: I am The Intelligent Designer, but I don't think I exist

As the heart beats faster, the blood pressure goes down. And while rigorous activity like running, blood vessels dilate so I don't believe that more pressure is needed, but just a more constant supply of oxygenated is, as provided by the increased heart rate. But that's just my ...

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by mith
Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:22 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Marey's Law
Replies: 6
Views: 4230

I am The Intelligent Designer, but I don't think I exist.

... and the heart beats faster. As the heart beats faster, the blood pressure goes down. And while rigorous activity like running, blood vessels dilate so I don't believe that more pressure is needed, but just a more constant supply of oxygenated is, as provided by the increased heart rate. But ...

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by TheIntelligentDesigner
Fri Dec 29, 2006 7:12 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Marey's Law
Replies: 6
Views: 4230

The Fiber Disease

... that are present in C- and A-fibre afferents and that are released upon stimulation of peripheral nerve endings. CGRP and SP induce pruritus, dilate arterioles, increase vascular permeability and activate mast cells. Capsaicin-induced depletion of sensory nerves prevents the neuropeptide release ...

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by Skytroll
Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:16 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 749577

The Fiber Disease

... that are present in C- and A-fibre afferents and that are released upon stimulation of peripheral nerve endings. CGRP and SP induce pruritus, dilate arterioles, increase vascular permeability and activate mast cells. Capsaicin-induced depletion of sensory nerves prevents the neuropeptide release ...

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by Skytroll
Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:37 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 749577
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