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How does smoking stop blood circulation?
Smoking contains harmful chemicals that can damage blood vessels and cause them to constrict, reducing blood flow. Over time, this can lead to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Natural plug that stops the flow of blood?
A blood clot is a natural plug that can stop the flow of blood by forming at the site of injury. Blood clotting is a normal response to prevent excessive bleeding and promote wound healing.
Why is arteriosclerosis bad for you?
Arteriosclerosis involves the hardening and narrowing of arteries due to the buildup of plaque, which can obstruct blood flow. This can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular issues by limiting the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the body's organs and tissues. Additionally, arteriosclerosis can lead to high blood pressure and other complications.
What is a device to stem the flow of blood called?
A device used to stem the flow of blood is called a tourniquet. It is typically used to stop severe bleeding in emergency situations until professional medical help arrives.
What is one of the body reactions to a cut?
One of the body's reactions to a cut is the initiation of the blood clotting process. Platelets in the blood clump together at the site of the cut to form a plug, which helps stop the bleeding.
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
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 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.
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.
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 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
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 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.
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.
What to do if your toenail is ripped off?
What I always did was clean it and then I would get a band-aid to put over it to stop the flow of blood.
