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Basic Cardiovascular system
Basic descript/funct. of cardiovascular sytem
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Anatomy
11th Grade
09/05/2011

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Heart
Definition
propels blood; maintains blood pressure
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blood vessels
Definition
Distribute blood throughout the body
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Arteries
Definition
Carry blood from heart to capilarries
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Capillaries
Definition
Permit diffusion between blood and interstitial fluids
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Veins
Definition
Return blood from capillaries to the heart
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Blood
Definition
Transports oxygen, carbon dioxide, and blood cells; delivers nutrients and hormones; removes waste products assists in temperature regulation and defense against disease
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Cardiovascular system
Definition
Transports cells and dissolved materials including nutrients, wastes, and gases
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