Vasodilators Flashcards
1
Q
Counteracts TXA2
A
Prostaglandins
2
Q
Vasodilation upstream blood vessels
A
Nitric oxide
3
Q
Found in muscles
A
Lactate, adenosine
4
Q
Causes arteriolar dilation and venous constriction leading to increased filtration (local edema)
A
Bradykinin & Histamine
5
Q
Other vasodilators
A
PGE
H+, CO2, and K
ANP