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In order to maintain normal metabolic activity, the cells of the human body must ingest oxygen and nutrients and excrete toxic chemical waste products. The cardiovascular system serves the vital function of circulating oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and removing waste products. As we will discuss later in Chapter 5, the cardiovascular system also plays a major role in maintaining internal body temperatures.
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Thompson, J.G. (1988). The Cardiovascular System. In: The Psychobiology of Emotions. Emotions, Personality, and Psychotherapy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-2121-5_4
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