The Human Body: The Cardiovascular System

The cardiovascular - or circulatory - system is our body’s transportation system. It consists of a pump, the heart, and an enormous network of pathways, the blood vessels. But how does blood circulate through our bodies? And what other parts of the body are involved in the cardiovascular system? Every day, your heart beats more than one hundred thousand times. In this film, we’re going to explore the cardiovascular system.

Subject: Biology
Targeted Grade Levels: 6—9
Run Time: 14 minutes