Circulatory System Study Guide

1)The circulatory system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels. There are three types of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries. The heart is an organ made of cardiac muscle and it acts like a pump.

2)Your heart is the pump for your circulatory system. It is made of muscle and contracts in order to pump blood through your body. The arteries and veins are the roadways through which blood is transported to all parts of your body. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the rest of your body. Veins return the blood to the heart after the oxygen has been used. Your body needs oxygen in order to function. When you walk, your leg muscles need increased amounts of oxygen in order to do their work.

3)No the circulatory

has to have all its organs to function.
4)Some diseases include Coronary artery disease, Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, and arteriolosclerosis, Stroke, Hypertension, Heart failure, Aortic dissection and aneurysm, Myocarditis and pericarditis,Cardiomyopathy.
5)Exercise and workouts are the best way to keep your body healthy. Routine workouts generate a proper blood flow in the body, which reduces the chances of getting circulatory system diseases. They also increase the oxygen level in the body. If you are already suffering from circulatory system diseases, then smoking may even cause death. Hence, it is best to avoid it completely. Excess consumption of alcohol may take you to many health complications. Hence, it is very necessary to keep an eye on your alcohol consumption. It's best to cut it out completely. It is best to stay away from stress because it can have horrible effects on you body and system. Good rest is something that is needed if you have a circulatory disease. If you have excessive weight it is better to lose it because that is only going to cause more problems with your heart.
6) You can have a heart transplant if you have a circulatory disease. You also can have artery or vein transplants.