Heart and Circulatory System Overview

<p>By responding to aldosterone hormone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thick muscular walls with elastic tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Kidney failure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contribute to a cycle of deterioration (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They transport oxygen-rich blood to the kidneys (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They can escalate kidney failure (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The kidneys will eventually fail (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Large lumen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To link arteries and veins in tissues (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It regulates blood pressure via kidneys (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is characterized by rhythmic pulses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By utilizing valves to prevent backflow (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential kidney failure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Decreases blood supply to the kidneys (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often due to multiple arteries being blocked (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Uncontrolled high blood pressure and damaged arteries (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They contribute to increased blood pressure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart. They have thick muscular walls, a small lumen, and blood flows at high pressure in pulses.

Blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart. They have thin muscular walls, a large lumen, and blood flows at low pressure, without pulses.

Tiny blood vessels that connect arteries and veins in tissues. They facilitate the exchange of nutrients and waste between blood and cells. They have a single-cell thick wall and a tiny lumen.

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure. It signals the kidneys to retain sodium and water, which in turn increases blood volume and pressure.

The kidneys work with aldosterone to regulate blood pressure by adjusting sodium and water balance. When aldosterone levels rise, the kidneys retain more sodium and water, which increases blood volume and raises pressure.

A condition where the kidneys lose their ability to properly filter waste from the blood.

High blood pressure that is not controlled by medication or lifestyle changes.

The gradual process of blood vessels becoming narrower and less efficient due to buildup of plaque or other substances.

A harmful cycle where one condition worsens another, leading to a progressively negative outcome.

The decline in kidney function due to uncontrolled high blood pressure and artery blockage.

When high blood pressure damages the kidneys, it can lead to a vicious cycle where the kidneys lose their ability to filter blood effectively, further increasing blood pressure and damaging the kidneys even more.

Narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque or other substances. This reduces blood flow and can lead to high blood pressure.

This occurs when the kidneys are unable to properly filter waste from the blood. This can be caused by various factors, including high blood pressure and artery blockage.

The reduced blood flow through arteries due to blockage puts extra strain on the heart to pump blood effectively. This additional strain can lead to high blood pressure.

Uncontrolled high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, causing damage over time. This damage can lead to various health problems, including kidney damage.