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• A variety of input affect arteriole calibre (VC/VD) without involving the VMC, leading to increased/decreased TPR:

  • hormones
  • catecholamines (norepinephrine)
  • vasopressin / anti-diuretic hormone (ADH)
  • angiotensin II
  • atrial natriuretic factor
  • chemical factors
  • metabolic factors
  • inflammatory mediators
  • nitric oxide
  • endothelins