What is meant by vaso-dilation, Biology

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a) What is meant by 'vaso-dilation'?

b) What are the effects of vaso-dilation in the skin?

 

(a) Vaso-dilation is an enhance in diameter of small arterioles and capillaries.

(b) Vaso-dilation makes the skin go more pink and enhances heat loss.

 


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