Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular system : structure & function

  • 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.

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