what does venous tone mean?

[StrongBeliever]

In my book it says, increased venous tone increases venous return, but what does venous tone mean?

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[GrignardsReagent]

There is smooth muscle in the venous system. Thus during an increase in venous tone, the veins constrict and lower their compliance (less pooling) 》 increased venous return 》 increased stroke volume.

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[StrongBeliever]

Thanks!

There is smooth muscle in the venous system. Thus during an increase in venous tone, the veins constrict and lower their compliance (less pooling) 》 increased venous return 》 increased stroke volume.

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