Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system is a body-wide system that includes the blood, heart, and blood vessels. These organs work together to circulate blood throughout the body.

The functions of this system include:

Pumping blood through blood vessels
Delivering nutrients, hormones, and oxygen to cells
Carrying waste products and carbon dioxide away from cells
Assisting in the regulation of blood pressure during rest and work states
Formation of a blood clot to reduce blood loss

This system includes the heart in the chest and the network of blood vessels spread throughout the body.

Figure 1: The cardiovascular system.

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Organ System