Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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The heart is the muscular organ which is approximately the size of one’s fist. It is located behind and slightly left of the breastbone. The function of the heart is to pump the blood by arteries and veins. The whole network of arteries, veins, and heart is termed as cardiovascular system.

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