Circulatory system
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− | The cardiovascular system is comprised of the [[Heart|heart]], [[Blood vessels|blood vessels]] and [[Blood|blood]] | + | The cardiovascular system (also known as the vascular or circulatory system) is one of the organ systems of the body, the primary function of which is to transport blood and nutrients around the body, and is comprised of the [[Heart|heart]], [[Blood vessels|blood vessels]] and [[Blood|blood]].<ref>Silverthorn, D (2012). Human Physiology. 6th ed. United States: Pearson. 463</ref>. |
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The cardiovascular system (also known as the vascular or circulatory system) is one of the organ systems of the body, the primary function of which is to transport blood and nutrients around the body, and is comprised of the heart, blood vessels and blood.[1].
References
- ↑ Silverthorn, D (2012). Human Physiology. 6th ed. United States: Pearson. 463