Blood: Blood is a vital fluid in the body. It consists of water, blood cells, nutrients, body chemicals, oxygen and carbon dioxide. Blood is part of the cardiovascular system. Answer and Explanation:1 Veins carr
Compare and contrast the structure and function of the 3 types of blood vessels. (a) arteries (b) capillaries (c) veins (3 function adaptations) Most arteries of the adult body carry oxygen-rich blood while the veins carry oxygen-poor blood. How does this differ in the pulmonary arterie...
In varicose veins, the following parameters were significantly increased in comparison with systemic blood: hsCRP (3.12 ± 2.18 mg/L vs. 2.04 ± 2.21 mg/L, p = .04), IL-6 (3.54 ± 2.59 pg/mL vs. 2.25 ± 1.27 pg/mL, p = .008), ...
Better Blood Circulation Poor blood circulation caused by respiratory illnesses results in an uneven tone around the eyes and dark circles under them, as well as all over the body, especially during the winter months, due to a lack of warmth generated within one’s self, leading to cold faces...
The heart was separated from the lungs by transecting all the arteries and veins proximal to the base of the heart. The ventricles and major blood vessels were opened using scissors and the heart was examined microscopically for adult worms using a stereomicroscope (Leica microsystems GmBH, Germany...
There are three reasons for this. First, the arteries are still located much deeper than the most superficial veins. Second, arteries have much thicker walls and so the light waves cannot interact with the blood. Third, arteries carry oxygenated blood which does not absorb red light as much ...
Nitroglycerin works by dilating both veins and arteries. It may improve blood flow to the myocardium and reduce oxygen demand by dilating the large veins returning blood to the right side of the heart. Sublingual (under the tongue) nitroglycerin has for long been the mainstay of treatment for ...
indirect effect on blood pressure since it can influence other risk factors for heart disease. People who are under stress tend to engage more in unhealthy habits like poor nutrition, alcohol use, and smoking, all of which can play a role in the development of high blood pressure and heart ...
Low oxygen levels in the blood Poor feeding or slow growth Abnormalities of the urogenital system What causes heterotaxy syndrome? Abnormalities of organ development during embryonic development cause heterotaxy syndrome. The disorder may manifest spontaneously and without any known reasons. Although the ...
It can lead to blood clots:Meth constricts the user’s blood vessels and veins, which can cause blood clots to form. It’s toxic to your blood vessels, which can cause rupturing that can bleed into the heart. It damages the liver:Using meth can damage the liver and increase your risk...