Graham, D. (2019) Vascular physiology. In: Touyz, R. M. and Delles, C. (eds.) Textbook of Vascular Medicine. Springer: Cham, pp. 13-22. ISBN 9783030164805 (doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-16481-2_2)
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Abstract
The major role of the vascular system is the circulation of blood for the transport of nutrients, oxygen, and hormones to cells throughout the body and removal of metabolic wastes (carbon dioxide, nitrogenous wastes). The vascular system can be divided into a series of functional units each of which carries out important distinct physiological roles. This chapter defines these functional units and clarifies their physiological roles and how they are regulated.
Item Type: | Book Sections |
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Status: | Published |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Graham, Dr Delyth |
Authors: | Graham, D. |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health |
Publisher: | Springer |
ISBN: | 9783030164805 |
Published Online: | 03 August 2019 |
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