True or false
A spurt if blodd flowing through arteries makes the arteries CONTRACT?
if false what is the correct word?
False. The correct word is "dilate."
Arteries do not contract when blood is flowing through them; they actually dilate. Dilation refers to the widening of the arteries, which occurs in response to increased blood flow or certain biochemical signals. This widening allows for easier blood flow and is an important mechanism in regulating blood pressure. Conversely, when arteries constrict or narrow, it is known as vasoconstriction and typically occurs in response to certain hormones or chemicals in the body.