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Cardiovascular system

GCSE Physical Education · key term

Cardiovascular system

Definition

The heart, blood and blood vessels working together to circulate blood around the body.

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Edexcel GCSE Physical Education · 1PE0

Specification 1.2.1, 1.2.2, 1.2.10, 1.4.4 · Paper 1

The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels. The heart acts as a pump, pushing blood through the vessels. Blood carries substances around the body, delivering what tissues need and taking away waste products.
Revise: Functions of the cardiovascular system
Revise: Structure of the cardiovascular system

Related key terms

Aerobic respiration
Respiratory system
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Cardiovascular system — Edexcel GCSE Physical Education Definition

The body system consisting of the heart, blood and blood vessels, which transports substances around the body.

Revise: Cardiovascular and respiratory coordination

1 more note

The heart, blood and blood vessels that circulate blood around the body.
Revise: Respiratory and cardiovascular recovery

Edexcel Physical Education past papers

Deoxygenated blood