Arteriolar (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or involving arterioles.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The arteriolar constriction in response to the cold stimulus caused a decrease in blood flow to the skin.
- The researchers studied the arteriolar responses to different concentrations of the vasoactive substance.
- Arteriolar resistance plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure in the body.
- The arteriolar smooth muscle cells contracted in response to the sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
- The arteriolar vasodilation that occurred during exercise helped to increase blood flow to the muscles.