Anatomy of Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system consists of the pump and vessels that distribute blood to all areas of the body. This system allows for the delivery of needed substances to the cells of the body as well as for the removal of wastes. 

Organs The primary structures that comprise the cardiovascular system: blood vessels 

• Arteries 

• Capillaries 

• Veins

Anatomy of Cardiovascular System

The circulatory system is composed of two parts: the pulmonary circulation and the systemic circulation. 

The pulmonary circulation, between the heart and lungs, transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to get oxygen, and then back to the heart. 

The systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the tissues and cells, and then back to the heart. In this way, all the body’s cells receive blood and oxygen.

In addition to distributing oxygen and other nutrients, such as glucose and amino acids, the cardiovascular system also collects the waste products from the body’s cells. 

Carbon dioxide and other waste products produced by metabolic reaction are transported by the cardiovascular system to the lungs, liver, and kidneys, where they are eliminated from the body.