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The 14 pages that link to Vascular smooth muscle, each with the reason it gives.

• Endothelial dysfunctionRelated: Endothelial signals regulate its contraction and relaxation.

• Endothelial cellRelated: Endothelial signals regulate the contraction of this neighboring vessel-wall layer.

• Calcium channel blockerRelated: Blocking calcium entry relaxes this muscle and widens arteries.

• VasopressorRelated: Vasopressor signals cause this muscle to contract, narrowing vessels.

• ArterioleRelated: Its contraction narrows arterioles; relaxation widens them.

• VerapamilRelated: Reduced calcium entry relaxes this muscle, lowering arterial resistance.