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A vasodilator is used to:

a. Constrict the blood flow in a given area
b. To widen the blood vessels
c. To rotate the vessels
d. To amputate the vessels

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Answer:

The correct option is : b. To widen the blood vessels

Step-by-step explanation:

Vasodilation is the dilatation or widening of the blood vessels, by relaxing the smooth muscle cells within the vessel walls. Thereby, increasing the blood flow to the tissues in the body that need it the most.

The drugs and the endogenous substances that cause vasodilation are known as vasodilators.