circulatory system p3
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Circulatory System
Group 6p.3
Functions
• Pumps blood through the body. • Helps muscles move. • It transports food, water, and oxygen. • It also does elimination: carries out waste out
of blood
Major Organs
• Heart• Veins
Interactions with other systems
• Skeletal System: Bones produce new cells through bone marrow
• Respiratory System: It transports oxygen through the blood
Role In maintaining Homeostasis
• The circulatory system transports oxygen to where it is needed to keep the body healthy
Health and diseases
• Diseases: Heart attack, stroke, heart failure.• Health: Blood vessels must be flexible so the
volume of blood flowing through them can change.
Frequently asked questions
• How are white blood cells made?• What is the heart for?
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