Vocabulary Aorta, arteries, atria, blood, blood vessels, capillaries, cardiovascular system, circulatory system, heart, hypertension, pulmonary circuit, systemic circuit, vascular, vascular system, veins, venae cavae, ventricles Vocabulary Introduction Naming The cardiovascular system is also called: The word “vascular” refers to vessels for circulating fluids. Form The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood and blood vessels. ...