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Cardiovascular Function

Meaning

Cardiovascular function refers to the integrated performance of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, ensuring the efficient transport of oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and metabolic waste throughout the body. Optimal function involves maintaining appropriate cardiac output, vascular tone, and endothelial integrity to support tissue perfusion and cellular respiration. This physiological system is critically regulated by both the autonomic nervous system and numerous circulating hormones.