In this lesson, we introduce the anatomy (structure) and physiology (functions and relationships) of the cardiovascular system.
Gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular (circulatory) system.
Define related vocabulary. Give alternative names for the cardiovascular system. Describe the system’s components and their functions, plus the heart’s primary function. Explain how the cardiovascular system works with other systems in the body. Describe the heart’s circulation process, including the pulmonary and systemic circuits.
Aorta, arteries, atria, blood, blood pressure, blood vessels, capillaries, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, heart, pulmonary circuit, systemic circuit, vascular, vascular system, veins, venae cavae, ventricles
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