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How the portal systems and anastomoses differ from simpler routs of blood flow; the types of anastomoses and their purpose.
Introduction:
The circulatory system is one of the most important systems in the human body; it is also called as the cardiovascular system. It nourishes organs with oxygen along with other important minerals and, at the same time, takes away carbon di-oxide and other waste products from the blood. The circulatory system flows with blood through vessels; there are three different vessels, namely the arteries, veins, and capillaries. The arteries carry oxygenated blood to organs and veins carry de-oxygenated blood from organs, while the capillaries act as a connection between veins and arteries.
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