Vasoconstriction is a term that refers to the contraction of muscle in the walls of the blood vessels, thus causing the diameter of the blood vessel to decrease. Which one of the following types of muscle would be involved in this contraction?
A) skeletal
B) smooth
C) cardiac
D) both cardiac and smooth
E) both skeletal and smooth

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Smooth muscle is responsible for vasoconstriction as it is found in the walls of blood vessels and controls their diameter.

Vasoconstriction Is a Term That Refers to the Contraction of Muscle