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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Cardiovascular system | is a collection of organs that transport blood throughout the body. |
| Artery | is a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to the body's organs. |
| Capillary | is a tiny blood vessel that allows an exchange between blood and cells in other tissues. |
| Vein | is a vessel that carries blood to the heart. |
| Pulmonary circulation | the flow of blood from the heart to the lungs and back to the heart is called this. |
| Systematic circulation | the flow of blood from the heart to all parts of the body and back to the heart is called this |
| Cardiovascular system | is made up of the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins. |
| Problems | of the cardiovascular system are stroke, heart attack, and atherosclerosis |
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