Functions of circulatory system Blood vessels -Veins branching vessels that carry blood from the capillaries to the Blood vessels are tubes that carry blood throughout the body. The three types are: heart. -Arteries carry blood from the heart to the body's living tissue. -Capillaries tiny blood vessels between veins and arteries that distribute oxygenated blood to the body. Parts in our Hearts A heart is a very important organ that pumps blood throughout the body There are four main sections of the heart. -The left atrium -The right atrium - The left ventricle -The right ventricle