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Vascular Relaxation

Meaning

Vascular Relaxation is the physiological process where the smooth muscle cells within the walls of blood vessels decrease their tension, resulting in an increase in the vessel’s diameter, known as vasodilation. This controlled widening is essential for regulating blood flow to specific tissues and maintaining healthy blood pressure throughout the circulatory system. Optimal vascular relaxation is a critical marker of cardiovascular health and endothelial function.