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?