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Circulation -- General


Your circulatory system consists of your heart and blood vessels. Together, these provide a continuous flow of blood to your body, supplying the tissues with oxygen and nutrients. Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins return blood to the heart.


Illustration provided by: Leslie Laurien, MSMI

Last updated: Mar 03, 2008
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