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The '''cardiovascular system''', also called the circulatory system or the vascular system, is an organ system that permits [[blood]] to circulate and transport nutrients (such as [[amino acid]]s and [[electrolyte]]s), oxygen, carbon dioxide, [[hormone]]s, and [[blood]] cells to and from the cells in the body to provide nourishment and help in fighting diseases, stabilize temperature and pH, and maintain [[homeostasis]]. It also includes includes the [[lymphatic system]], which circulates [[lymph]]. [[Autonomic nervous system]] dysfunction resulting in [[orthostatic intolerance]] (e.g., [[Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome]] and [[orthostatic hypotension]]), [[low blood volume]], [[preload failure]] and other circulatory issues are all thought to contribute to the symptoms of [[myalgic encephalomyelitis|ME]]. ('''[[Cardiovascular system|more]]...''')
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