Heart

Pumps blood throughout the circulatory system, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and removing metabolic waste products.

Key Functions:

• Circulates blood to all parts of the body.
• Maintains blood pressure.
• Delivers oxygen and nutrients.
• Removes carbon dioxide and other waste products.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Blood (pumps)
• Circulatory System (central organ of)
• Arteries (receives blood from)
• Veins (receives blood from)
• Epinephrine (regulates heart rate)
• Energy Metabolism (highly active metabolically)