A decrease in peripheral vein diameter is called

A) vasoconstriction.
B) venoconstriction.
C) vasodilation.
D) viscosity.
E) peripheral resistance.


B) venoconstriction.

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4) Provides tensile strength with the ability to absorb compressive shock.
5) Composed of cells in a fluid matrix.

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What will be an ideal response?

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