Lactulose is sometimes used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the brain that are caused by liver failure, which can lead to confusion, problems with memory or thinking, behavior changes, tremors, feeling irritable, sleep problems, loss of coordination, and loss of consciousness.
Overview of the Cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular System consists of two components: The heart, which pumps blood. The blood vessels, through which blood flows. a.
The Cardiovascular System: The Heart I. Introduction A. The major function of the cardiovascular system is to circulate substances throughout the body. In other words, its organs function to supply cells and tissues with oxygen and nutrients and also to remove wastes, CO 2 and urea, from cells and tissues. B. If cells do not receive O 2 and nutrients and wastes accumulate, cells will die! C. Remember this is the cardiovascular system, which is composed of the heart and blood vessels. Blood, a connective tissue, is circulated through these organs. D. Cardiology is the study of the heart and the diseases associated with it. II. Location and Size of the Heart A. Location = within mediastinum B. Size = closed fist, ~300g in an adult