Cardiovscular System

Question 1

Muscular system comprises of

Answer 1

Heart
Blood
Blood vessels

Question 2

Function of the cardiovascular system

Answer 2

Transports - oxygen- lungs- tissue
- CD - tissue-lungs
- nutrients to and from cells of the body
* hormones, antibodies + white blood cells
* helps regulate body temp
* lotting prevents blood loss

Question 3

Pathology of the cardiovascular system

Answer 3

*DVP- blood clots
*Myocardial infraction - heart attack
*Heart failure - high blood pressure, previous heart attacks
* hypertension. - high blood pressure - can damage heart + brain

Question 4

Effects of massage on the cardiovascular system

Answer 4

• improves nutrients to the heart + blood vessels
• assist local circulation + drainage
• increases amount of blood in the part under treatment
• assist removal of anabolic waste