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Cardiovascular System[edit]

Diagram of the human cardiovascular system

The cardiovascular system, also known as the circulatory system, is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis.

Components[edit]

The cardiovascular system consists of the following major components:

Heart[edit]

The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. It is located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, and is divided into four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles.

Blood Vessels[edit]

Blood vessels are the channels or conduits through which blood is distributed to body tissues. There are three major types of blood vessels:

Arteries: Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
Veins: Vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
Capillaries: Microscopic vessels where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances occurs between blood and the tissues.

Blood[edit]

Blood is a specialized bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells and transports waste products away from those same cells. It is composed of blood cells suspended in blood plasma.

Function[edit]

The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and remove waste products. It also plays a role in:

Regulating body temperature
Maintaining pH balance
Protecting the body from disease and infection

Related Pages[edit]

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-'''GW-803430''' is a [[chemical compound]] that is used in the field of [[pharmacology]]. It is a potent and selective [[agonist]] for the [[cannabinoid receptor]] CB2, with a [[Ki]] of 1.2 nM at CB2 and 30 nM at the related CB1 receptor.
+== Cardiovascular System ==
-==Chemical Structure==
+[[File:GW-803430.svg|thumb|right|Diagram of the human cardiovascular system]]
-GW-803430 has a complex [[chemical structure]] that includes a [[pyrazole]] ring, a [[phenyl]] group, and a [[piperidine]] ring. The compound is typically synthesized in a laboratory setting using a series of [[chemical reactions]].
-==Pharmacological Action==
+The '''cardiovascular system''', also known as the '''circulatory system''', is an organ system that permits blood to circulate and transport nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, hormones, and blood cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain homeostasis.
-GW-803430 acts as an agonist at the CB2 receptor, meaning it binds to this receptor and activates it. This can have a variety of effects in the body, depending on the specific location and function of the CB2 receptor. In general, activation of the CB2 receptor is thought to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
-==Potential Therapeutic Uses==
+== Components ==
-Due to its selective action at the CB2 receptor, GW-803430 has been investigated for potential therapeutic uses in conditions such as [[chronic pain]], [[inflammation]], and [[neurodegenerative diseases]]. However, more research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits and risks of this compound.
-==See Also==
+The cardiovascular system consists of the following major components:
-* [[Cannabinoid receptor]]
-* [[Agonist]]
-* [[Pharmacology]]
-==References==
+=== Heart ===
-<references />
-[[Category:Chemical compounds]]
+[[File:GW-803430.svg|thumb|left|Anatomy of the human heart]]
-[[Category:Pharmacology]]
-[[Category:Medicine]]
-{{Chemical-compound-stub}}
+The [[heart]] is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system. It is located in the thoracic cavity, between the lungs, and is divided into four chambers: the left and right atria and the left and right ventricles.
-{{medicine-stub}}
+=== Blood Vessels ===
+Blood vessels are the channels or conduits through which blood is distributed to body tissues. There are three major types of blood vessels:
+* [[Arteries]]: Vessels that carry blood away from the heart.
+* [[Veins]]: Vessels that carry blood towards the heart.
+* [[Capillaries]]: Microscopic vessels where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances occurs between blood and the tissues.
+=== Blood ===
+[[Blood]] is a specialized bodily fluid that delivers necessary substances to the body's cells and transports waste products away from those same cells. It is composed of blood cells suspended in blood plasma.
+== Function ==
+The primary function of the cardiovascular system is to transport nutrients and oxygen to cells and remove waste products. It also plays a role in:
+* Regulating body temperature
+* Maintaining pH balance
+* Protecting the body from disease and infection
+== Related Pages ==
+* [[Respiratory system]]
+* [[Nervous system]]
+* [[Endocrine system]]
+[[Category:Cardiovascular system]]