circulatory system
noun
: the system of blood, blood vessels, lymphatics, and heart concerned with the circulation of the blood and lymph
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Diabetes, for instance, can impact your circulatory system by causing fatty deposits to form inside blood vessels, limiting blood flow.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Benefits of staying hydrated Staying hydrated is important for keeping bodily functions running smoothly, such as the urinary and digestive tracts and the circulatory system, which pumps blood to the heart.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Apr. 2024
Benefits of staying hydrated Staying hydrated is important for keeping bodily functions running smoothly, such as the urinary and digestive tracts and the circulatory system, which pumps blood to the heart.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
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“Circulatory system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circulatory%20system. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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