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what is the primary purpose of the cardiovascular system
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deliver nutrients and remove waste products.
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what are the 8 specific functions of the cardiovascular system
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1. transport deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs and vice versa
2 transports O2 blood from the heart to the tissues and deoxygenated blood form the tissues to the heart. |
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what are the 8 specific functions of the cardiovascular system
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3. distributes nutrients
4. removes metabolic waste (e.g. carbod dioxide, urea, amino acids) 5. regulates ph to control acidosis and alkalosis |
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what are the 8 specific functions of the cardiovascular system
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6 transports hormones and enzymes to regulate physiological function
7. maintain fluid balance to prevent dehydration 8 maitain body temp by absorbing and redistributing heat. |
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what is the purpose of sulci in the heart
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sulci difine the boundries of the heart which contains major arteries and viens that provide circulation to the heart.
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