Agents that cause blood vessels to expand are known as:

A. diuretics
B. vasodilators
C. vasoconstrictors
D. receptor blockers


b
Rationale: Vasodilators are agents that cause blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure in the affected area.

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