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Question
What is meant by human circulatory system? Name the organs of the circulatory system in humans.
Solution
The organ system that is responsible for the transport of materials inside the human body is known as the human circulatory system. In human beings, the organs of the circulatory system are the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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