The main role of the circulatory system is to provide the cells in the human body with oxygen and nutrients and to remove waste.American Medical Association: The Circulatory System Better Health Channel: Circulatory System
Main Parts of the Circulatory System
- Heart: Pumps blood throughout the bodyBetter Health Channel: Circulatory system
- Blood: Carries nutrients, water, oxygen and waste products to and from the cells.MSN Encarta: Circulatory System
- Arteries: Carry blood away from the heartBetter Health Channel: Circulatory system
- Veins: Carry blood towards the heartBetter Health Channel: Circulatory system
- Capillaries: Links between the arteries and the veins where oxygen and nutrients diffuse to body tissuesBetter Health Channel: Circulatory system
Circulatory System Health
Several factors impact the health of the circulatory system, including diet, exercise, stress and lifestyle choices such as smoking tobacco.Cardiac Matters: Exercise & Healthy Eating Breathing exercises can reduce stress and improve circulation.American Medical Student Association: Health Hint: Breathing Exercises
Circulatory System Diseases
Some common circulatory problems are aneurysms, heart disease, deep vein thrombosis, stroke and varicose veins.WrongDiagnosis: Diseases List for Circulatory System
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Sends clotting cells and proteins to injured or bleeding sites to stop bleeding and promote healingMSN Encarta: Circulatory System
