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The very young, old, and people with a weakened immune system may not have any symptoms that are specific to their infection, and their body temperature may be low or normal instead of constituting a fever. [2] Severe sepsis causes poor organ function or blood flow. [9]
Blood moves through the arteries, which undergo vasoconstriction, and into arterioles which act as a transportation system to distribute primarily oxygen as well as nutrients to all tissues of the body. As the arterioles move away from the heart and into individual organs and tissues they are further divided to increase surface area and slow ...
The dromedary is the only mammal with oval red blood corpuscles, which facilitates blood flow during dehydration. [47] The pH of the blood varies from 7.1 to 7.6 (slightly alkaline). The individual's state of hydration and sex and the time of year can influence blood values. [48] The lungs lack lobes. [31] A dehydrated camel has a lower ...
It has a strong, flexible body, quick reflexes, and sharp teeth, and its night vision and sense of smell are well developed. It is a social species, but a solitary hunter and a crepuscular predator. Cat communication includes vocalizations—including meowing, purring, trilling, hissing, growling, and grunting—as well as body language.