Posted: August 19th, 2017

Nitric oxide (NO), previously known as a poisonous gas, is released from endothelial cells (and some neurons). It is a ligand involved in local cell signalling. What is the function of nitric oxide?

Nitric oxide (NO), previously known as a poisonous gas, is released from endothelial cells (and
some neurons). It is a ligand involved in local cell signalling. What is the function of nitric oxide?
a) Excitation of skeletal muscles
b) Increases blood glucose
c) Increases heart rate
d) Local vasodilatation from endothelial cells
e) Vasoconstriction of blood vessels