Blood Flow

Definition

Blood flow refers to the movement of blood through arteries, veins, and capillaries in the circulatory system. It supplies oxygen, nutrients, and hormones while removing waste products from tissues.

Related terms

Circulatory System: The network of organs (heart, blood vessels) responsible for transporting blood throughout the body.

Arteries: Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to various parts of the body.

Veins: Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart after it has supplied oxygen and nutrients to tissues.