Regarding Circulatory System BIO 161

What is the general function of arteries, veins, and capillaries?
Arteries carry oxygenated blood away from the heart
Veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart
Capillaries are the site of gas exchange; blood goes in high in oxygen and comes out low in oxygen

What is atherosclerosis? What causes it? What is coronary Artery Disease and why is it particularly dangerous? What are the warning signs of coronary artery disease?

An increase in blood pressure due to bad cholesterol. Coronary Artery disease is when plaque builds up in the artery of the heart. It can lead to a heart attack. Fatigue and chest pain is a sign.

What are elephantiasis, lymphedema, and lymphoma?
Elephantiasis- worm clogs up lymph, causing swelling
Lymphedema- swollen, due to damage to lymphatic vessels, caused by trauma or cancer. Lymphoma- cancer of the cells in the lymph node.