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Why is arteriosclerosis bad for you?
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries which is usually caused by deposits of fat or cholesterol. This condition can cause heart attack and stroke.
When would an electromagnet stop working?
An electromagnet would stop working if the electrical current flow is interrupted or if the power supply is disconnected. Additionally, if the coil overheats, it can damage the insulation and cause the electromagnet to fail.
Why is damaging your organs so dangerous?
it can shut your body down and stop the flow of blood
How does smoking stop blood circulation?
yes, the smoke slows the blood flow, which could produce your body to become colder than a person who doesn't smoke.
How do you increase blood flow?
Blood flow can be increased in two main ways: firstly, the heart can pump blood round the body at a faster rate i.e. by increasing blood flow. Secondly, vasodilation can take place, by which blood vessels "expand" in order to allow more blood to pass through. This process is mainly used during exercise, when our body needs to lose excess heat energy.
What if 2 veins in your stomach is twisted?
It would most likely cut off your blood flow, which would cause your heart to stop beating
What causes the brain to stop functioning?
One cause would be lack of oxygen due to suffocation or lack of blood flow carrying the oxygen to the brain.
Why might a thrombus in the anterior descending branch of the coronary artery cause sudden death?
Because it would block the blood flow and stop the heart.
What vitamin can stop blood flow?
I think you're thinking of vit K. It does not stop blood flow, but a lack of it will prevent clotting.
What prevents blood in the cardiovascular system from going backward?
blood flows into the veins quiet slowly as they are much wider compared to the flow of blood in the arteries which are rather narrow.because of the low pressure of blood on the flow inside the veins there are great possibilities that the blood is likely to flow backwards which may cause complications in the flow of blood.to prevent this from happening the veins contain valves that stop the back flow of blood
Where do blood clots occur?
blood clots don't "cause" anything. They can block the flow of blood in vessels. they can stop it from leaking out. Of course, if a particular organ needs blood, lack of blood can cause symptoms. But that isn't your question.
How do platelets stop the flow of blood?
it makes the blood into clots
What cells stop the flow of blood?
platelets
Can a stroke or heart attack cause brainstem damage?
Yes, as it could stop blood flow temporarily to your brain, causing damage.
Why is arteriosclerosis bad for you?
Arteriosclerosis is a hardening or narrowing of the arteries which is usually caused by deposits of fat or cholesterol. This condition can cause heart attack and stroke.
What are the two functions of the valve located here?
To open and close to allow the flow of blood and to stop the flow of blood.
Why do you get clots when a tooth has been pulled out?
Because if you didn't, you would be pouring out blood, and would eventually die. And there are things in your body that stop blood flow, and that's one of them.
