Cardiovascular System

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The system of organs, including the heart and blood vessels, responsible for circulating blood throughout the body.

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Cardiovascular System

Front

A muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels.

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Heart

Front

A network of tubes (arteries, veins, and capillaries) that transport blood throughout the body.

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Blood Vessels

Front

A liquid connective tissue that circulates throughout the body, transporting substances and performing other vital functions.

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Blood

Front

The loop of the cardiovascular system that carries blood between the heart and the lungs for gas exchange.

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Pulmonary Circulation

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The loop of the cardiovascular system that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and returns deoxygenated blood to the heart.

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Systemic Circulation

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The two upper chambers of the heart that receive blood.

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Atria (Atrium - singular)

Front

The two lower chambers of the heart that pump blood out of the heart.

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Ventricles

Front

Flaps of tissue within the heart and veins that prevent the backflow of blood.

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Valves

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Arteries

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Blood vessels that carry blood away from the heart.