Cardiovascular system

The cardiovascualr system consists of three parts: the blood; the blood vessles and the heart. It has a number of functions:

Transport of nutrients

Macronutrients and micronutrients are transported in the blood. They are essential for an athlete's performance.

Regulation of body temperature

The blood vessles increase (vasodialation) and decrease (vasoconstriction) in order to keep our body temperature…