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'rr\1::'*-t' Every cell in our body needs a suPply of oxygen and nutrients. At the same time, carbon dioxide and other waste products produced by the cells mustbe removed. Name the system that carries oxygen, digested food and waste products to all parts of our body,. Humans have a transport svstem called the\blood circulatory sy_q-ten; to transport sub stance s around the body. The biood circrilatory system is made up of the Le4rt, blood vessels and blood.
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The atria and ventricles are separated by valves which prevent the backflow of blood from the ventricles to the atria. Valves are also found at the points where blood leaves _t\e heart- The chambers of the heart are connected to the vena cava, p'ulmonary artery, pulm"onary Vein and aorta which allow blood to flow in and out of the heart.