blood circulation
Body's internal transit
Blood circulation is the continuous movement of blood through the body, pumped by the heart through a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
This flow delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues while carrying away waste products.
Poor circulation causes cold extremities and other health problems: She rubbed her hands to improve the circulation.
- aortaChief arterial trunk
- arteriesTubes carrying oxygenated blood
- veinsBlood-return tubes
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- heart rateCardiac contractions per minute
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