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    • Circulatory system is also known as the cardiovascular system.
    • Cardio - Heart
    • Vascular - Blood Vessels
    • Cardiovascular System includes:
      • Arteries
      • Arterioles
      • Capillaries
    • Main Function of Cardiovascular System - Provide oxygen, nutrients and hormones to muscles, tissues and organs throughout your body and takes away wastes
    • Arteries - These strong, muscular blood vessels carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to your body.
    • Arterioles - contribute to maintaining mean arterial pressure and tissue perfusion and they also play a principal role in regulating blood flow in an organ or tissue-specific manner
    • Capillaries - they transport blood, nutrients and oxygen to cells in your organs and body systems
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