Problems with the return process can lead to stress on the heart and a range of circulatory and blood flow issues. Basic Anatomy of the Heart. The heart is the core of the circulatory system, and it is responsible for pumping and processing the blood for the entire body.
Cholera: Introduction. Cholera: An acute bacterial disease transmitted through food or water contaminated with human faeces. The intestinal infection is caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Cholera is available below.
Infectious Diseases. The cause of morbidity and mortality from Vibrio cholera infection is from its secreted enterotoxin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cho...). Bacterial colonization per se is not required because the toxin leads to a massive secretion of fluid (mainly water) from the intestines leading to dramatic secretory diarrhea.