Question

If the circulatory system was not functioning correctly, which would most likely occur?

Answer 1

Answer:

1)High blood pressure:

Blood pressure is the measurement of how much force is used to pump blood through your arteries. If you have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, it means the force is higher than it should be. High blood pressure can damage your heart and lead to heart disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

There are no symptoms with high blood pressure, which is why it’s often called “the silent killer

2)Heart attacks:

A heart attack occurs when not enough blood reaches your heart. This can happen due to artery blockage. Heart attacks damage the heart muscle and are medical emergencies.

Call 911 or have someone else call if you have symptoms such as:

pain in the center or left side of the chest that feels like mild or severe discomfort, pressure, fullness, or squeezing

pain that radiates from the jaw, shoulder, arm, or across the back

shortness of breath

sweating

nausea

irregular heartbeat

unconsciousness

Women often experience heart attacks a little differently, with pressure or aching in their back and chest.

3)Atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease:

Atherosclerosis, also known as hardening of the arteries, occurs when plaque builds up on the walls of your arteries and eventually blocks blood flow. Plaque is made of cholesterol, fat, and calcium.

Coronary artery disease indicates that the plaque buildup in your arteries has caused the arteries to narrow and harden. Blood clots can further block the arteries.

Coronary artery disease develops over time. You can have it but not be aware of any symptoms. Other times, it may cause chest pain or the sensation of heaviness in the chest.