https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh By: Madison Ferris en-us 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC 2025-05-06 22:25:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/179418301/01637328de00c7b55429ee214e92bcdb/icons8_cardboard_box.png madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296897 This system affects the body by using the different parts to supply blood to different parts of the body as well as the lungs. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296897 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296899 The main organs associated with the cardiovascular system are the heart and blood vessels. To be more specific, blood vessels consist of arteries, capillaries, and veins. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296899 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296903 One fun fact about the Cardiovascular System is that is beats around 2.5 billion times throughout a person's lifetime! Another fun fact about the Cardiovascular system is within a tiny droplet of blood, there are about 5 million red blood cells present! ]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296903 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296904 The function of the heart is to pump blood to the body.]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296904 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296906 Three common heart disease are: coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and heart muscle disease. Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the coronary arteries, making blood flow to the heart limited. This can be treated by medication or bypass surgery. The second common heart disease is heart valve disease. This occurs from either the hardening of the valves or the inability for the valve to properly close.    Most of the time, this disease is treated by the placing of a balloon valvuloplasty. The third heart disease is heart muscle disease. This disease is when the heart is unable to properly pump blood. The most common type is cardiomyopathy, and this can be treated by blood thinners or a heart transplant. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296906 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296907 The Cardiovascular system has a few functions. The first function of the Cardiovascular system is transportation of nutrients. The second function of the Cardiovascular system is the transportation of oxygen. Lastly, the Cardiovascular system transports hormones to cells. While transporting nutrients, oxygen, and hormones, the Cardiovascular system is also responsible for removing metabolic wastes. Metabolic wastes consist of carbon dioxide as well as nitrogenous wastes. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259296907 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301714 In the 4th century BC, Aristotle identified the heart as the most important organ in the body. However, the heart was first discovered in chick embryos not humans. Also, Aristotle thought the heart had three chambers which we now know the heart has four chambers. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:36:30 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301714 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301819 It is unknown how the heart got its name, but most researchers believe it was from the shape of the seed of the silphium plant. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301819 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301936 Without the heart, the body would not be able to have blood supplied throughout it. The heart is responsible for bringing oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to and from the body (including the lungs), so without this organ the body would not survive. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259301936 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259302513 Researchers have recently gathered that walking helps prevent heart failure in elderly women. Also, recent studies have shown that eating a balanced diet consisting of proteins, fruit, and vegetables can lower the risk of acquiring heart problems. ]]> 2018-05-09 14:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259302513 madison_ferris https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259302588 https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=cardiovascular-system-quiz]]> 2018-05-09 14:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/madison_ferris/h8ecj1b0jnxh/wish/259302588