HST-AP Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is the transportation system of the body. The major structures that make this possible are the heart, blood vessels and blood. Simply put, the heart pumps the blood in order to move nutrients through the blood vessels to nourish and to remove metabolic wastes from the body.

The purpose of this video is to present a basic understanding of the Cardiovascular System. A more in depth study of the system will be presented in other CTE videos where we will look into each specific structure and function of the Cardiovascular system.

After watching this video, you should have a basic understanding of what the Cardiovascular System is, the basic functions, and the basic structures that define the heart.