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Functions of the Circulatory System

The circulatory system functions with other body systems to provide the following:

Transport of materials:

Gasses transported: Oxygen is transported from the lungs to the cells. CO2 (a waste) is transported from the cells to the lungs.

Transport other nutrients to cells - For example, glucose, a simple sugar used to produce ATP, is transported throughout the body by the circulatory system. Immediately after digestion, glucose is transported to the liver. The liver maintains a constant level of glucose in the blood.

Transport other wastes from cells - For example, ammonia is produced as a result of protein digestion. It is transported to the liver where it is converted to less toxic urea. Urea is then transported to the kidneys for excretion in the urine.

Transport hormones - Numerous hormones that help maintain constant internal conditions are transported by the circulatory system.

Contains cells that fight infection

Helps stabilize the pH and ionic concentration of the body fluids.

It helps maintain body temperature by transporting heat. This is particularly important in homeothermic animals such as birds and mammals.

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