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When the artery walls lose their elasticity, this is called arteriosclerosis. When this happens, the body has a tougher time circulating blood.
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Which condition causes plaque to accumulate on the walls of the arteries making them thicken and lose elasticity?
atherosclerosis
When arteries become thick and lose elasticity this is called what?
Over the course of time, the arterial walls are apt to lose elasticity, which limits the amount of blood that can surge through them and hence limits the supply of oxygen to the heart. This condition is known as arteriosclerosis.
What is it called when arteries become thick and lose elasticity?
Atherosclerosis .
When walls of alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity?
Emphysema.
What are Air sacs in the lungs lose their elasticity?
this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity. this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity. this could be cause by a condition called fibrosis where the alveoli walls scar and thicken making a larger diffusion distance. also causing the walls to lose elasticity.
A chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorate and lose their elasticity is?
Emphysema
What is arteiosclerosis?
a condition when blood vessels lose their elasticity, the blood starts to flow more intermittently rather than a constant flow due to the arteries are unable to expand and relax with the pulse as easily
What is a noninfectious chronic respiratory condition that occurs when the walls of the alveoli deteriorates and lose their elasticity is?
Emphysema or Chronic Bronchitis the cause is mostly smoking or excessive exposure to smoke & pollution
Does your butt lose elasticity when it jiggles or is it getting toner?
If it jiggles, it is losing elasticity. We all will go through that.
What is the lung disease in which the lungs lose their elasticity?
Emphysema
When does a spring lose its elasticity?
i dont think it does but it might if its rusted
How does cholesterol contribute to hypertension?
Cholesterol contributes to hypertension (high blood pressure) when it deposits itself in veins and arteries. Normally, your body is able to dilate blood vessels if your blood pressure rises in order to bring it back to a stable level. However, if cholesterol deposits itself in your arteries, they lose a large amount of their elasticity, leading to hypertension.
What is an illness of the lungs which causes the air sacs to expand and lose their elasticity?
Tuberculosis?
How to prevent the loss of foreskin elasticity?
You only need to stretch it and move it backwards and forwards reasonably regularly. it will never lose its elasticity it just needs to be exercised.
What changes in lung expansion with age?
The lungs lose elasticity so they expand less.
Loss of elasticity of alveoli?
The loss of elasticity of the alveoli is caused by high pressure in the bladder causing an unsafe drop in blood pressure which will cause alveoli to lose their elasticity. It can also be caused by being overweight, underweight, or eating feces.
What are things that lose elasticity?
We would need to know what conditions you're referring to to respond to this question.
What causes rubber bands to lose elasticity rapidly in Las Vegas desert?
the climate: humidity or lack there of.
Can you lose an alvioli?
The Alveoli itself can not be 'lost', but it is possible to lose their function. Alveoli can lose their ability to exchange Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide with Blood. They can lose their elasticity and eventually rupture. Once they have ruptured it is impossible to reverse, and the damage is permanent.
What causes varicose veins to become visible?
The walls of the affected veins lose their elasticity in response to increased blood pressure. As the vessels weaken, more and more valves are unable to close properly. The veins become larger and wider over time and begin to appear as lumpy
What happens if i lose my phone in the house and it is nowhere to be found?
What happens if i lose my phone in the house and it is nowhere to be found?
Where does the gas circulate the refrigerator walls to lose thermal energy?
pornn!
What happens when you almost lose your voice but you still smoke?
You Lose Your Voice
Which type of blood vessel is more apt to lose its elasticity leading to a discoloration that can be externally observed?
ecchymosis - ruptured blood vessels.
Why do you need to lose body fat to live?
to avoid fat clotting in the arteries that increases blood pressure.
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