Describe the functions of the cardiovascular system.

Description should include

• the basic functions of the system
• the basic functions of each organ or structure within the system
• the relationship of the system and its structures to other body systems.

Process/Skill Questions:

• How do the heart and blood vessels work together to provide nutrients and oxygen to the cells?
• How do the heart and blood vessels work together to remove metabolic wastes and carbon dioxide from the cells?
• How does the cardiovascular system interrelate with other body systems?