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The cardiovascular system consists of the Heart, and Blood Vessels. Its main function is circulate oxygenated blood from the lungs to various organs, and return blood depleted of oxygen to the lungs, where it is reoxygenated. Illustration this screen from LifeArt Collection 2000, with permission. © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Blood is then pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs, where it takes up oxygen. Oxygenated blood is then pumped through the left side of the heart via arteries to tiny blood vessels called capillaries.Illustration this screen from LifeArt Collection 2000, with permission. © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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