PHYSIOLOGY
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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Which of the following structures is not part of the cardiovascular (circulatory) system?
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veins
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large intestine
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arteries
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heart
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The cardiovascular system includes the blood, the blood vessels, the heart, and the lymphatic system. It is responsible for carrying nutrients, hormones, and other substances to the body tissues. It also carries oxygen to the rest of the body and removes waste products, such as carbon dioxide.
Detailed explanation-2: -The cardiovascular system is sometimes called the blood-vascular, or simply the circulatory, system. It consists of the heart, which is a muscular pumping device, and a closed system of vessels called arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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