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Introduction to the Circulatory System
• Components of the circulatory system• Basic functions of each part
Major ComponentsPump (heart) – Continuously circulates blood
Major Components (cont)• Network of tubes(Blood vessels)– Arteries- blood away from heart– Veins- blood back to the heart
Major Components (cont)• Blood– Fluid that fills the circulatory system
Summary of the Circulatory system• Heart – pumps or pushes blood through
body
• Blood Vessels - routes blood travels
• Blood – carries important oxygen , carbon dioxide, glucose and waste through body
