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The Cardiovascular System
Your body needs a constant supply of oxygen to function. The cardiovascular system (CVS) consists of the heart, lungs and blood vessels, and the blood that circulates through them. ...
The cardiovascular/circulatory system transports food, hormones, metabolic wastes, and gases (oxygen, carbon dioxide) to and from cells. Components of the circulatory system include:
„h blood consisting of liquid plasma and cells
„h blood vessels (vascular system) the ˇĄchannelsˇ¦ (arteries, veins and capillaries) which carry blood to/from all tissues. ... In response to this need, the cardiovascular system makes its appearance early in development and reaches a functional state long before any other major organ system. ...
The vital role of the cardiovascular system in maintaining homeostasis depends on the continous and controlled movement of blood through the thousands of miles of capillaries that permeate every tissue and reach every cell in the body.
Approximate Word count = 649
Approximate Pages = 2.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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