The vascular system consists of arteries, veins and other blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to every cell in your body. The arteries and veins can become damaged over time, hindering blood flow and increasing the risk of chronic disease.
Dr Oz: What Happens When You Die? Have you ever wondered what it really feels like when you die? Dr Oz claimed that, with the help of new research, we have a better look than ever before at what happens during the seven minutes of life. During the final minutes before death, the person will look as if theyâre sleeping. The heart slows, their pulse weakens, and their blood pressure drops.
We've all heard of rigor mortis, in which a dead body becomes stiff and hard to move. Rigor mortis generally sets in about three to four hours after death, peaks at 12 hours, and dissipates after 48 hours. Why does it happen? There are pumps in the membranes of our muscle cells that regulate calcium.