Is also referred to as the Circulatory system

This is an organ system that help regulate the body.

The circulatory system moves such things as nutrients, oxygen, hormones, enzymes, blood, glucose, carbon dioxide and many other important molecules throughout the body.

This system helps regulate body temperature and pH.

A large goal is to help maintain homeostasis.

Circulatory systems also deals with the Lymph system.

Humans have a closed cardiovascular system.

This means that blood is always within the framework of the arteries, veins and capillaries that are woven throughout the body.

Two types of fluids move through the circulatory system: blood and lymph.

The cardiovascular system and the lymphatic system collectively make up the circulatory system.

An average adult contains 5 – 6 quarts of blood.

This consists of red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets along with proteins and other substances such as hormones and waste products.

Components of the Circulatory system are:
-    Heart
-    Lungs
-    Blood
-    Blood Vessels

Categories of the Circulatory system are:
-    Pulmonary circulation
-    Systemic Circulation
-    Digestive System
-    Lymph system

Take a look at the arteries and veins of the body below: