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Function of the circulatory system

The function of the circulatory system explained in a video from the free online course Heart Health: A Beginner's Guide to Cardiovascular disease.

Watch Dr Natasha Barrett explain the function of the circulatory system, which pumps the blood around the body transporting oxygen and carbon dioxide.

You can download the Week 1 supplement, which contains additional images and descriptions to help you understand the topics covered in this video.

Why do you think the deoxygenated blood goes back to the heart and not straight to the lungs?

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