disorders of the transport sys. Flashcards
what is hypertension?
elevated arterial bp
what causes hypertension?
stress, diet, hereditary, smoking, & old age
what is the result of hypertension?
damage to artery lining & cardiac muscle weakness
what is blockage?
coronary thrombosis
what is coronary thrombosis?
heart attack
what causes blockage?
cardiac o2 deprivation
what is the result of blockage?
cardiac cell death
what is narrowing?
coronary artery
what is coronary artery?
angina pectoris
what causes narrowing?
temporary o2 shortage to cardiac muscle
what is the result of narrowing?
intense pain in chest alongside left arm & shoulder
what is anemia?
rbc-o2 carrying insufficiency
what causes anemia?
low rbc, low hemoglobin, and low iron in diet
what is the result of anemia?
tired easily and low energy
what is leukemia?
wbc cancer