Which of the following act to cause local Vasodilators
(| CO2 tension) (500-1-K.S) (597-GN) (563-Ganong 23rd)Local vasodilatorsVasodilators of metabolic originVasodilators of endothelial origin* The vasodilators of metabolic origin are carbon dioxide, lactate, hydrogen ions and adenosine, Histamine* The metabolic changes that produce vasodilation include in most tissues decrease in O2 tension and pH** These changes causes relaxation of the arterioles and precapillary sphincters. Increase in CO2 tension and osmolality also dilate the vessels. The direct dilator action of CO2 is most pronounced in the skin and brain* Hyperthermia exerts direct vasodilator effect* K+ is another substance that accumulates locally has demonstrated dilator activity* Nitric oxide (NO) is an endothelium derived factor (EDRF). It is synthesized from Arginine** NO is a vasodilator, deficiency of this leads to hypertension. The other functions of this are penile erection with vasodilatation and engorgement of corpora cavernosa, activation of macrophages in brain, destruction of cancer cells and relaxation of smooth muscles of GIT.Local vasoconstrictors - The local vasoconstrictor substances are of endothelial origin are known as endothelins (ET). The production of endothelins is because of the stretching of blood vessels. The endothelins act by activating phospholipase, which in turn activates the prostacyclin and thromboxane A2. These two substances cause constriction of blood vessels and increase in blood pressure.
| O2 tension
| PH
| CO2 tension
| CO2 tension
Heart, Circulation, and Blood