artériákon

Arteriákon is a term used in Hungarian to refer to arteries. Arteries are a crucial part of the circulatory system, responsible for transporting oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. They are distinct from veins, which carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The structure of arteries is adapted to withstand the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart. They have thick, muscular, and elastic walls to maintain blood flow and pressure.

The largest artery in the body is the aorta, which branches out into smaller arteries, then arterioles, and finally capillaries. Capillaries are tiny blood vessels where the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste products occurs between the blood and the body's tissues. The condition of the arteries is vital for overall health. Plaque buildup, a process known as atherosclerosis, can narrow and harden arteries, leading to serious cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks and strokes. Maintaining healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels is therefore important for arterial health.