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CIRCULATORY SYSTEM, Organs of the System, Organs of the System, Major…

- - - - The force or pressure of the blood flowing through the vessels is consistently too high.
      - High blood pressure can lead to stroke, loss of vision, heart failure, heart attack and kidney disease.
    - - This can happen due to artery blockage.
      - Heart attacks damage the heart muscle and are medical emergencies.
    - - The plaque buildup in your arteries has caused the arteries to narrow and harden. Blood clots can further block the arteries.
      - It may cause chest pain or the sensation of heaviness in the chest.
    - - It occurs when the heart muscle is weakened or damaged.
      - It can no longer pump the volume of blood needed through the body.
- - - - It occurs when lymphocytes grow and multiply uncontrollably.
      - It is often treated with chemotherapy.
    - - This disease refers to a group of inflammatory disorders that cause lymph node enlargement and can result in multiple-organ dysfunction.
      - It is similar to a lymphoma and is often treated with chemotherapy.
    - - This is a condition in which there is a higher-than-normal amount of lymphocytes in the body.
    - - This is an inflammation of the lymph vessels.
      - It is treated with antibiotics.
- - - - This is an example of an immune deficiency that is present at birth.
      - Children with SCID are missing important white blood cells.
    - - It is an acquired viral infection that destroys important white blood cells and weakens the immune system.
    - - The immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that make insulin.
    - - The immune system response in your lungs can cause coughing, wheezing, and trouble breathing.
      - Asthma can be triggered by common allergens like dust or pollen.
    - - Immune system cells attack the joints, causing inflammation, swelling, and pain.