1. Health Pt. 2 The Circulatory System Dr. Solis

2. The Circulatory System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fx m85Fy4sQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fx m85Fy4sQ The group of body parts that transports the blood throughout the body to keep the body functioning properly HeartArteriesVeinsCapilleries

3. Circulatory System Your body has 100,000 miles of blood vessels! Men have more red blood cells than women During pregnancy, women have more and their blood supply will increase with approximately 3-4 lbs of blood Can you give yourself a blood transfusion? YES! Blood transfusions can pass on disease – so the best precaution is to give blood to yourself. If you know you will be having surgery, donate blood ahead of time.

4. Problems in the Circulatory System AnemiaLeukemiaHemophiliaArteriosclerosisStroke High Blood Pressure (hypertension) Shortage or inadequate # of red blood cells Form of cancer characterized by abnormal # of white blood cells Blood does not clot Arteries become hardened and obstructed, stopping blood flow to certain organs in the body. Common in the US. Results in a heart attack. When blood flow to the brain is severely restricted or cut off. Caused by blood clots, high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis Life style influences blood pressure. Common in the US.

5. http://www.westbocamed ctr.com/en- US/Womenshealth/Heart DiseaseandStroke/Pages /HispanicWomenandHea rtDisease.aspx