Arteriosclerosis is a disease where the arterial walls become thickened, lose elasticity, and can restrict blood flow. It is also called hardening of the arteries and usually occurs in older adults.
Answer: Gasses are exchanged across the alveolar membrane.
The exchange of gasses takes place across the alveolar membrane of the lungs. Our respiratory system are composed of nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, and lungs (alveoli) where gas exchanges between the blood and external environment by diffusion. Moreover, during the gas exchange, the oxygen enters the blood while carbon dioxide enters the alveoli.
Genes are passed down so if someone in your family is an addict you're more likely to be.
Body fat provides insulation, keeping your internal body temperature regulated.
