Circulatory System Flashcards by Heather McDonald | Brainscape

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What are the functions of the circulatory system?

A

Distribute of gases and other molecules (for growth, nutrition and repair)
Chemical signalling (hormones)
Thermoregulation
Mediate inflammation and host defence responses

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What are the 3 components of the cardiovascular system?

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Arterial system
Heart
Venous System

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Pulmonary Circulation

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from right side of heart
to lungs
back to left

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