Circulatory System: Function and Composition

Moves oxygen from the lungs to all the body cells, moves CO2 from the body cells to the lungs, moves nutrients from the small intestine to body cells, and moves waste materials from the body cells to kidney and skin

55% of blood is composed of water and dissolved materials

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<p>Contract at the same time to pump blood around the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arteries carry blood away from the heart, while veins carry blood to the heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

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