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Function of the Circulatory System

Function of the Circulatory System. Main Functions. The bodies transportation system. It carries: O xygen- rich blood to the body cells O xygen - poor blood to the lungs N utrients to the body cells W aste products to the kidneys W hite blood cells to fight germs.

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Function of the Circulatory System

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  1. Function of the Circulatory System

  2. Main Functions The bodies transportation system It carries: Oxygen-rich blood to the body cells Oxygen - poor blood to the lungs Nutrients to the body cells Waste products to the kidneys White blood cells to fight germs

  3. Parts of the Circulatory System Veins Tubes that carry blood 
to the heart Arteries Tubes that carry blood 
awayfrom heart Heart Muscle Pumps blood

  4. Parts of the Circulatory System Capillaries Smallest blood vessels Where items are exchanged 
between blood and body 
cells

  5. Arteries- AWAY from the heart Veins- TOWARD the heart

  6. Parts of the Circulatory System Red Blood Cells Carry Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide White Blood Cells are part of the immune system fight germs

  7. Heart Rate: heartbeats during specific time the number of heartbeats occurring within a specific length of time

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