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Cardiovascular System[edit]

Diagram of the human cardiovascular system

The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis.

Components[edit]

The cardiovascular system consists of the following major components:

Heart[edit]

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. It is located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, and is divided into four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles.

Blood Vessels[edit]

Blood vessels are the channels through which blood is distributed to body tissues. There are three major types of blood vessels:

Arteries: Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Veins: Vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
Capillaries: Microscopic vessels where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances occurs between blood and the tissues.

Blood[edit]

Blood is a specialized bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells and transports waste products away from those same cells. It is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport nutrients, gases, and waste products around the body. It also plays a role in maintaining body temperature and pH balance.

Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport[edit]

The cardiovascular system is responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.

Nutrient and Waste Transport[edit]

Nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract are transported to the cells of the body, while waste products are transported to the kidneys for excretion.

Regulation[edit]

The cardiovascular system is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and various hormones. The sympathetic nervous system increases heart rate and contractility, while the parasympathetic nervous system decreases heart rate.

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''EA-3148''' is a [[chemical compound]] that belongs to the class of [[organophosphorus compounds]]. It is a potent [[acetylcholinesterase inhibitor]], which means it can interfere with the breakdown of [[acetylcholine]], a neurotransmitter in the body. This compound is known for its use as a [[nerve gas]].
+== Cardiovascular System ==
-== History ==
+[[File:EA-3148.svg|thumb|right|Diagram of the human cardiovascular system]]
-EA-3148 was developed during the [[Cold War]] as part of a series of nerve gases. The exact date of its creation is not known, but it is believed to have been developed in the 1950s or 1960s. The compound was produced in response to the development of similar nerve gases by other nations.
+The '''cardiovascular system''', also known as the '''circulatory system''', is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis.
-== Structure and Properties ==
+== Components ==
-EA-3148 is an organophosphorus compound, which means it contains [[phosphorus]] atoms bonded to [[carbon]] atoms. The compound also contains [[hydrogen]], [[oxygen]], and [[nitrogen]] atoms. The exact structure of EA-3148 is not publicly known due to its classification as a military secret.
+The cardiovascular system consists of the following major components:
-As an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, EA-3148 prevents the breakdown of acetylcholine in the body. This leads to an accumulation of acetylcholine, which can cause a variety of symptoms, including muscle weakness, breathing difficulties, and potentially death.
+=== Heart ===
-== Effects and Treatment ==
+The [[heart]] is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. It is located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, and is divided into four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles.
-Exposure to EA-3148 can cause a variety of symptoms, including [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], and [[seizures]]. In severe cases, exposure can lead to [[respiratory failure]] and death.
+=== Blood Vessels ===
-Treatment for exposure to EA-3148 involves the administration of [[atropine]], a medication that can counteract the effects of acetylcholine accumulation. In addition, [[pralidoxime]] can be used to reactivate acetylcholinesterase, the enzyme that is inhibited by EA-3148.
+Blood vessels are the channels through which blood is distributed to body tissues. There are three major types of blood vessels:
-== See Also ==
+* '''[[Arteries]]''': Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
+* '''[[Veins]]''': Vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
+* '''[[Capillaries]]''': Microscopic vessels where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances occurs between blood and the tissues.
-* [[Nerve gas]]
+=== Blood ===
-* [[Organophosphorus compound]]
-* [[Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor]]
-[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
+[[Blood]] is a specialized bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells and transports waste products away from those same cells. It is composed of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
-[[Category:Nerve gases]]
-[[Category:Organophosphorus compounds]]
-[[Category:Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors]]
-{{Chem-stub}}
+== Function ==
-{{Milhist-stub}}
+The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport nutrients, gases, and waste products around the body. It also plays a role in maintaining body temperature and pH balance.
+=== Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Transport ===
+The cardiovascular system is responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and the transport of carbon dioxide from the tissues to the lungs.
+=== Nutrient and Waste Transport ===
+Nutrients absorbed from the digestive tract are transported to the cells of the body, while waste products are transported to the kidneys for excretion.
+== Regulation ==
+The cardiovascular system is regulated by the autonomic nervous system and various hormones. The [[sympathetic nervous system]] increases heart rate and contractility, while the [[parasympathetic nervous system]] decreases heart rate.
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Respiratory system]]
+* [[Digestive system]]
+* [[Nervous system]]
+* [[Endocrine system]]
+[[Category:Cardiovascular system]]