Cardiovascular Functions

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Blood

Transports nutrients 

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Erythrocytes (red blood cells)

Carries O2 in blood

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Leukocytes (white blood cells)

Defense against toxins

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Neutrophils

Destroy pathogens

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Eosinophils

Release antihistamine

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Basophils

Release histamine 

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Lymphocytes

Immune surveillance

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Monocytes

Aggressive phagocytosis

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Platelets (thrombocytes)

Release clotting chemicals

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Tunica intima

Reduce friction for blood flow

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Tunica media

Vasodilation

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Tunica externa

Supporting the blood vessel

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Venous valve

Prevents blood backflow

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Endocardium

Reduces friction of blood cells

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Myocardium

Pumps blood

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Right atrium

Receives oxygen-poor blood into heart

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Left atrium

Recieves oxygen-rich blood into heart

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Right ventricle

Eject oxygen-poor blood out of heart

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Left ventricle

Eject oxygen-rich blood out of heart

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Heart valves

Prevents backflow of blood

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Chordae tendineae

Prevent eversion of AV valves

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Papillary muscles

Prevent eversion of AV valves