Cardiovascular system

The socioeconomic burden of cardiovascular disease is forecasted to exceed $1 trillion per year in the United States alone by 2030 (12). Similar statistics are true for Europe, each year the disease causes over 4 million deaths in Europe and over 1.9 million deaths in the European Union…

The arteries are blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to all organs in the body during the heart pulses. During the blood circulation a pressure is exerted on the walls of the blood vessels or arteries. The case where the ability of such walls to expand or contract in response to blood pressure changes is called Arterial Stiffness (AS). Arteries need to be flexible to expand when oxygen is needed by muscles and heart, and stiffening of the arteries place an extra load on heart which…

The blood is also a part of the cardiovascular system containing blood cells which are produced at high speed. They have the responsibility of fighting off any bacteria that is found in the blood and is needed for keeping the blood clear from any toxins. As the individual ages, the cardiovascular system will slowly break down and the body and heart must fight harder to pump the blood around the body, while the blood cells must work harder on trying to keep the blood free from any infections…

continue contracting. Smooth muscle known as nonstriated muscle is an involuntary muscle found in the walls of the blood vessels and different hollow organs. Around blood vessels it regulate blood flow through vital organs, in the digestive and urinary systems around the rings called sphincter, assist in the movement of materials along the passageway…

race or region, and is potentially life threatening. MFS affects multiple systems within the body including the skeleton, heart, lungs, eyes and blood vessels (John Hopkins.org). The manifestation of symptoms with marfan syndrome may show at any time in a person’s life. Typical traits of MFS are “a tall, thin build, long arms,…

are exposed to cold weather, the body regulates body temperature in an effort to maintain an internal temperature of around 98.6F. In addition to body temperature and pH, homeostasis also maintains the body’s blood pressure. In humans, the cardiovascular system allows for the exchange between cells and the external environment by transporting blood…

complex and interconnected systems. Each body system contributes a unique role to keep the mammalian body active and functional. However each body system relies on other body systems to perform their specific roles effectively. Muscular System The muscular system is responsible for the movement of the human body. There are more than 600 skeletal muscles within the body and this makes up 40% of a person’s body weight (Healthline, 2015). Muscle contractions within the skeletal system are produced…

The lymphatic system is a serious of ducts, nodes, nodules and lymph vessels among other structures and components that teams up to fight off bacteria and foreign substances that enter the body. The system is part of the immune system and it relies on various types white blood cells called lymphocytes that fight off bacteria, reduce inflammation, and respond to allergic reactions. The white blood cells are produced in the marrow of the bones beginning as stem cells. The stem cells…

function is muscle weakness because it can progress to total motor paralysis and death from respiratory failure (Kuwabara, 2004). Furthermore, changes to autonomic functions, resulting in will lead to difficulties gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiovascular, and sweating dysfunctions. Of the autonomic changes, management of…

important for your health. If one does not get enough sleep it can have very many different effects on their health. “ science has linked poor Slumber with high blood pressure, a weakened immune system, weight gain, a lack of libido, mood swings, paranoia, depression and a higher risk of diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, dementia and some cancers.” I honestly think this is very crazy that not sleeping would have this many effects on one. I wonder if these are the only affects not…