Human Biology Custom Edition
Human Biology Custom Edition
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ISBN: 9781337631532
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: The cardiovascular system which is also known as circulatory system allows blood to flow throughout the body and transports nutrients, gases and other important enzymes in and out of the cells. The cardiovascular system is composed of two components: heart and the blood vessels.

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