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The Basics of the Circulatory System

Arteries and Veins
  • Even if you don't have an impaired circulatory system, understanding the circulatory system will help you know more about how to improve poor circulation
  • There are technically two circulatory systems in our bodies: the pulmonary system and the systematic circulatory system. The pulmonary system connects the heart to the lungs while the systematic circulatory system ensures that blood pumped through the heart reaches every part of the body
  • The parts of the circulatory system are: the heart, blood vessels, veins, capillaries and arteries
  • Most importantly is the heart. The human heart consists of four chambers separated by muscular walls. The arteries and veins help the heart by pumping the blood through the body. Connecting the arteries and veins are capillaries. These capillaries ensure that nutrients and oxygen end up reaching the cells of the body
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