Circulatory System {functions} Flashcards
functions
1
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What are the organs in the circulatory system
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the heart, arteries, veins, blood
2
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What is the function of the circulatory system
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to transport oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to body tissues and organs, while simultaneously removing waste products like carbon dioxide, ensuring the proper functioning of the body
3
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How can disorders of the heart affect its function
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Heart disorders can significantly impair the heart’s ability to pump blood effectively, leading to conditions like heart failure, irregular heart rhythms, and reduced blood flow to vital organs which can result to clots and eventually death