Agents that cause blood vessels to expand are known as:

A) diuretics
B) vasodilators
C) vasoconstrictors
D) receptor blockers

B) vasodilators
Vasodilators are agents that cause blood vessels to expand, increasing blood flow and lowering blood pressure in the affected area. They decrease total peripheral resistance and thus correct primary hypertension.

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