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The cardiovascular system consists of the heart and blood vessels and distributes oxygen, nutrients, and other molecules to the tissues and collects waste products. Thin-walled lymphatic vessels transport lymphatic fluid from the tissues into the circulation.
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Wiechmann, A.F., Wirsig-Wiechmann, C.R. (2003). Cardiovascular System. In: Color Atlas of Xenopus laevis Histology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-9286-4_2
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