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Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow

Which one of the following is synthesised in human body that dilates blood vessels and increases blood flow?

(a)

Nitric oxide*

(b)

Nitrous oxide

(c)

Nitrogen dioxide

(d)

Nitrogen pentoxide

Answer:

(a)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

Answer: A The gasotransmitters are a family of gaseous signaling molecules which are produced endogenously and act at specific receptors to play imperative roles in physiologic and pathophysiologic processes. As a well-known gasotransmitter along with hydrogen sulfide and carbon monoxide, nitric oxide (NO) has earned repute as a potent vasodilator also known as endothelium-derived vasorelaxant factor (EDRF). Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6164974/ https://www.civilsdaily.com/news/india-is-the-worlds-second-largest-emitter-of-nitrous-oxide/