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circulatory system
the major system concerned with the movement of blood and lymph, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels. It transports to body tissues and organs the oxygen, nutritive substances, immune substances, hormones, and chemicals necessary
for normal function and activities of the organs, and it carries away waste products and carbon dioxide. It also equalizes
body temperature and helps maintain normal fluid balance and electrolyte balance.
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