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Key Stage 4

Meaning

Vasodilation is when blood vessels become wider, allowing through a greater volume of blood.

About Vasodilation

Vasodilation of capillaries in the skin takes place during thermoregulation when the body temperature becomes too high. This allows thermal energy to be lost via the skin to the surroundings.