cardiovascular system
Heart and vessels
The cardiovascular system is the network of organs and vessels that circulates blood through the body—the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
It delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues while removing carbon dioxide and waste.
Also called the circulatory system: Aerobic exercise strengthens the cardiovascular system.
- bloodstreamFlow through vessels
- heartCirculatory system's pump
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- vital signsMeasurable life indicators
- veinsBlood-return tubes
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Fluid-draining immune network
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