How is the dilation of the blood vessels in the working muscles caused?

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How is the dilation of the blood vessels in the working muscles caused?

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Human muscular system is defined as a type of organ system where it play a major role in controlling the movements of the body. The muscles are classified into three main types namely; skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscles. Blood vessels are defined as the channels that play a major role in carrying the blood throughout the body in order to provide nutrients and removes the waste products. The blood vessels are of three types namely; the arteries, veins and capillaries. In dilation of blood vessels , smooth muscles in the walls of  veins or arteries relax , increasing the blood flow and thus decreasing the blood pressure.

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