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Circulatory System
Outline 2 Circulatory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anatomy | Naming the structures of the circulatory system |
| Physiology | How the parts work |
| Function of the circulatory system | Acts as a transport system, bringing nutrients like O2 to cells & tissue & getting rid of cellular waste like CO2. |
| Heart | Hollow muscular organ the size of your fist, weighs less than 1 pound and acts as a pump & is responsible for the circulation of blood through the blood vessels throughout the body to all organs & tissues, a VITAL function. |
| Position of the Heart | The heart is a four chambered pump located between the lungs in the middle of the thoracic cavity. (Tilts slightly to the left) |