Functions of the Cardiovascular System

Too much pressure against vessels can cause them to rupture.

To transport nutrients, gases & waste products, transport chemical messengers, maintain constant temperature and blood pressure, and protect against blood loss & pathogens or toxins.

Anemia occurs when there aren't enough red blood cells, which can lead to fatigue and weakness.

<p>Leukemia (rapidly reproducing cancerous WBC) or the body fighting off infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Not enough blood getting to where you need it; too cold temperature leading to denatured enzymes and decreased functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting nutrients, gases, and waste products; transporting hormones; maintaining constant temperature and blood pressure; protecting against blood loss and pathogens or toxins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Plasma (fluid portion) - 55%, RBC (erythrocytes) - most abundant cell portion, WBC (leukocytes) &amp; platelets (thrombocytes) - all cell components are 45%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Anemia results in not having enough RBC, leading to decreased oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A higher than average white blood cell count could indicate leukemia (WBC are cancerous) or the body is fighting off infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>High blood pressure can lead to too much pressure against vessels, causing them to rupture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Maintaining a constant temperature prevents denaturation of enzymes, ensuring their proper functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>RBC are the most abundant cell portion, essential for oxygen transport and overall blood function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blood protects against pathogens or toxins by defending against blood loss and fighting off pathogens or toxins through the action of white blood cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers