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.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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