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The circulatory system is responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body to tissues and cells, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. This process is facilitated by hemoglobin in red blood cells [4] and is essential for delivering nutrients to muscles during physical activity [5] and maintaining overall homeostasis [6].
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7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com 4 facts
claimThe circulatory system partners with the respiratory system to deliver oxygen from the lungs to tissues and remove carbon dioxide.
claimRed blood cells in the circulatory system contain hemoglobin, a protein that binds oxygen in the lungs and releases it to tissues.
claimDuring exercise, the human circulatory system increases the rate of blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients to the muscles.
quoteYour circulatory system, or cardiovascular system, supplies oxygen and nutrients to your whole body and removes waste through your blood. Your heart pumps blood that flows through your arteries, veins and capillaries. These blood vessels and your heart form your circulatory system. They work together to ensure your cells have what they need.
List of systems of the human body - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
referenceThe circulatory system circulates blood to transport nutrients, waste, hormones, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and aids in maintaining pH and temperature, utilizing blood, the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts britannica.com 1 fact
claimThe circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood, and blood vessels; it circulates transport fluid to provide cells with oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products like carbon dioxide and toxic nitrogen compounds.