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After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

 describe the key functions of the cardiovascular system;

 identify the major structures of the cardiovascular system;

 explain what is meant by the pulmonary and systemic circulations;

 describe the events of the cardiac cycle;

 provide an overview of the coronary circulation and the nature of coronary artery disease (CAD);

 describe the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries;

 explain how blood pressure is regulated via neural and hormonal mechanisms.