What students need to know about circulatory system, heart functions and diagrams

The circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood vessels and arteries.

circulatory system

The heart is the key organ in the circulatory system.

circulatory system diagram

It usually beats from 60 to 100 times per minute.

simple circulatory system diagram labeled

A wall called the interatrial septum divides the right and left atria.

circulatory system animation

Arteries carry blood away from the heart.

circulatory system heart

The two largest veins are the superior and inferior vena cavae.