Relaxation of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________, whereas contraction of arteriolar smooth muscle causes the radius of the vessel to ____________________, a process known as ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
increase, vasodilation, decrease, vasoconstriction
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