Is O2 a Vasodilator or Constrictor? The Complex Role of Oxygen
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Oxygen's influence on the body is fundamentally important, yet its effect on blood vessels is not a simple matter of expansion or constriction. So, is O2 a vasodilator or constrictor? The effect is highly dependent on both the oxygen concentration and the location within the body's two main circulatory systems.
