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cardiovascular system see circulatory system .


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The Cardiovascular System The cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system form what is collectively called...If it stops, so does life. Of the two systems, the cardiovascular system is the primary transport operator; the lymphatic system... Read more
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cardiovascular system (circulatory system) (kar-di-oh- vas -kew-ler) n. the heart together...x2013; the systemic circulation and the pulmonary circulation. The cardiovascular system effects the circulation of blood around the body, which brings... Read more
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...following the same path as the arteries back to the heart. Cardiovascular diseases include atherosclerosis , congenital and rheumatic heart disease, and vascular inflammation. cardiovascular system cardiovascular system cardiovascular system Read more
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease The American Heart Association (AHA) uses the term cardiovascular disease (CVD) to describe various...affect the heart and circulatory system. These diseases include coronary...congestive heart failure, congenital cardiovascular defects, and cerebrovascular disease...artery ... Read more

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