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  • 15.3G: The Transport of Heat
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.03%3A_Circulatory_Systems/15.3G%3A_The_Transport_of_Heat
    This page discusses the circulatory system's critical function in heat distribution and regulation among various animal types: endotherms generate heat through metabolism and adapt to cold; mesotherms...This page discusses the circulatory system's critical function in heat distribution and regulation among various animal types: endotherms generate heat through metabolism and adapt to cold; mesotherms have unique adaptations; and ectotherms rely on environmental temperatures.
  • 15.3B: How the Human Circulatory System Works
    https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.03%3A_Circulatory_Systems/15.3B%3A_How_the_Human_Circulatory_System_Works
    This page discusses the circulatory system's dependence on blood pressure for regulating flow through various vessels and highlights the significance of capillary beds for nutrient and waste exchange....This page discusses the circulatory system's dependence on blood pressure for regulating flow through various vessels and highlights the significance of capillary beds for nutrient and waste exchange. It explains that blood pressure varies during heart contractions and can pose health risks if high. Mechanisms, including kidney regulation and hormone responses like renin and ANP, affect blood pressure.

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