Circulatory System

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The function of the circulatory system

the circulatory system’s job is to pump blood around the body in order to deliver things such as nutrients, amino acids and oxygen

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Veins

veins carry de-oxygenated blood back to the heart and lungs for oxygenation. they are thinner and less muscular than arteries.

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Arteries

blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood around the body. thicker walls and muscular strucutre help withdtand high pressures

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Capillaries

microscopic blood vessels that transports nutrients to cells and aid in waste disposal