The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system functions as a circuit for blood to be circulated throughout the body. The aim of this is for oxygen to be transported to the cells and carbon dioxide to be transported away from the cells. Also, nutrients, in form of glucose, are also transported to body cells. Hormones and other endocrine gland secretions are also transported round the body from the specific glands to the target sites. Moreover, components of the immune system are also transported. T. Horse (1990) The cardiovascular system functions with the Heart as the pump that generates the force by which the ...
