The Circulatory System
The circulatory system includes the organs and tissues involved in circulating blood and lymph through the body, and it plays an important role in delivering nutrients to our cells and removing waste products. The Circulatory System Web Guide gives you a selection of the best sites on the circulatory system, divided by complexity level.
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Expand All Guide SectionsCirculatory System Basics
Perhaps you’ve started a new exercise regimen and want to know why you’re getting so exhausted after a certain point. Maybe your doctor just prescribed an electrocardiogram and you’re wondering what that means. The sites recommended below introduce circulatory system basics.
Insights for Circulatory System Basics
- Reading about a system can give you a good understanding of the topic, but you should never use the information you obtain to self-diagnose a problem. Always seek treatment from a medical professional.
Top Sites for Circulatory System Basics
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
biology department presents the Circulatory System. Find a concise summary of the system, an animated schematic followed by definitions of each (numbered) part, and various conditions associated with the circulatory system. Most of the language is easily understandable, and scientific terms are highlighted and link to small pop-up windows with definitions.
ThinkQuest Library
includes a site on the circulatory system that breaks down the system into topics and subtopics, offering a comprehensive overview. Basic schematics serve to reinforce concepts. Another site within the ThinkQuest Library describes the function of the circulatory system using real-life scenarios. It also includes a glossary of terms as well as some interesting facts about the circulatory system.
The Circulatory System for Kids
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Advanced Circulatory System Resources
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