what systems are included in the circulatory system
Circulatory System - Anterior View. The circulatory system is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body. The circulatory system includes the heart, arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules and veins. The system is responsible for delivering oxygen and nutrients to organs, tissues and cells of the body, and for removing carbon dioxide and other waste products. The heart is the central pump for the system.