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To distinguish: The pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation of the cardiovascular system.
Concept introduction: The circulatory system refers to the cardiovascular system of the body. This system includes heart and the blood vessels. Blood vessels are of three types, namely arteries, capillaries, and veins. The heart is a muscular organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood throughout the body and the blood vessels carry the blood within them. Circulatory system provides oxygen and nutrients to all the cells of the body through blood vessels.
To trace: The blood flow through the pulmonary circulation and systemic circulation.
Concept introduction: The circulatory system refers to the cardiovascular system of the body. This system includes heart and the blood vessels. Blood vessels are of three types, namely arteries, capillaries, and veins. The heart is a muscular organ of the circulatory system that pumps blood throughout the body and the blood vessels carry the blood within them. Circulatory system provides oxygen and nutrients to all the cells of the body through blood vessels.
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