blood vessels

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The flexible tubular canals through which blood circulates in the body. Arteries, veins, and capillaries are all kinds of blood vessels. (See circulatory system.)

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During healthy sleep, the heart and blood vessels have time to rest, repair, and reset.

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Many cells in the body, especially those that line blood vessels, are covered by a dense outer layer called the glycocalyx.

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When LDL levels are too high, cholesterol can build up inside artery walls, forming plaques that narrow blood vessels.

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The results suggest that the health of the brain's blood vessels may influence the disease process early on and could help flag people at risk before noticeable symptoms develop.

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The formation of new blood vessels can take weeks, and short bursts of oxygen are not enough to support lasting repair.

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