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  2. The circulatory system, also known as the cardiovascular system, consists of the organs and fluids that transport materials like oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. All vertebrates have a closed circulatory system in which the blood plasma and cells remain within blood vessels.

  3. Circulatory System: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic

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    The circulatory system (cardiovascular system) pumps blood from the heart to the lungs to get oxygen. The heart then sends oxygenated blood through arteries to the rest of the body. The veins carry oxygen-poor blood back to the heart to start the circulation process over.

  4. Circulatory system - Wikipedia

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    The circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate.

  5. Circulatory system | Functions, Parts, & Facts | Britannica

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    circulatory system, system that transports nutrients, respiratory gases, and metabolic products throughout a living organism, permitting integration among the various tissues.

  6. Circulatory System: Function, Organs, Diseases - Healthline

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    Your circulatory system, also known as your cardiovascular system, is made up of your heart and blood vessels. It works to transport oxygen and other nutrients to all the organs and...

  7. Circulatory system: Structure, function, parts, diseases - Kenhub

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    The circulatory or cardiovascular system is composed of the heart, blood vessels and the blood. It delivers essential substances to the cells of the body.

  8. Circulatory system Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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    The meaning of CIRCULATORY SYSTEM is the system of blood, blood vessels, lymphatics, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph.

  9. Circulatory System Anatomy, Diagram, & Function - Healthline

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    The circulatory system works thanks to constant pressure from the heart and valves throughout the body. This pressure ensures that veins carry blood to the heart and...

  10. How Your Circulatory System Works - Cleveland Clinic

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    Overview. Your circulatory system (heart and blood vessels) works to move blood and oxygen through your entire body. What is the circulatory system? Your body’s circulatory system consists of your heart and blood vessels. They use blood to bring your cells what they need and take away what they don’t. Advertisement.

  11. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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    The system that circulates blood through the body, consisting of the heart and blood vessels. In all vertebrates and certain invertebrates, the circulatory system is completely contained within a network of vessels (known as a closed circulatory system).