Why does localized blood vessel constriction increase blood pressure upstream of the constriction more than downstream?

💡 Explanation

Increased blood pressure upstream results from increased fluid resistance caused by vessel constriction because the heart must work harder to pump blood through a smaller opening; therefore, pressure increases behind the constriction rather than pressure decreasing due to vessel dilation.

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