The Cardiovascular System

A. The System Of My Choice Is The Cardiovascular System.

B. Although The Cardiovascular System Has Many Functions There Are Three Primary Functions.  These Three Primary Functions Are : Transport Nutrients, Oxygen And Hormone Cells Throughout  The Body And Remove Metabolic Waste Like Carbon Dioxide And Nitrogenous Wastes. Provides Protection Of The Body By White Blood Cells, Antibodies And Complement Proteins That Circulate In The Blood And Defend The Body Against Foregin Diseases . And Lastly Controls And Regulates The Body Temperature, Fluids PH, And Water Content Of Cells. The Cardiovascular Aslo Maintains Blood Flow To All Parts Of The Body. Although The Most Important Thing You Need To Know Is It Transports Nutrients Throughout The Whole Entire Body .

C. The Major Organs In The System Are The Heart,Which Pumps The Blood And Sends The Blood To Other Parts Of The Body Including The Lungs.  The Arteries,Which Transport Blood Away Form The Heart. And The Veins, Which Transports Blood Towards The Heart.

D. The Materials That The Cardiovascular System Needs

E. Coronary Artery Disease Is The #1 Killer In America, Affecting More Than 13 Million Americans. This Disease Is A Result Of Plaque Buildup In Your Coronary Arteries. This Disease Is Also Known As A Condition Called Atherosclerosis That Leads To Blockages. The Arteries WHich Become Narrow And Rigid Restricting Blood FLow To The Heart. From A Young Age Plaque Buildup Can Start