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Chapter 8
Cardiovascular System - Overview
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Function | Circulate blood, oxygen, nutrients, and removes waste |
| Heart | A muscular organ that pumps blood through vessels |
| Blood Vessels | Tubes that carry blood throughout the body |
| Arteries | Carry blood away from the heart (oxygenated) |
| Veins | Carry blood to the heart (deoxygenated) |
| Capillaries | Tiny blood vessels where gas and nutrient exchange occurs |