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Cardiovascular System

Meaning

The Cardiovascular System encompasses the integrated network of the heart, blood vessels, and blood that functions as the body’s primary transport mechanism. Its role is indispensable for delivering oxygen, nutrients, immune cells, and crucially, circulating hormones to every cellular compartment. Proper function ensures the systemic reach of endocrine signals necessary for homeostasis. This system is fundamental to overall physiological vitality.