Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781337392938
Author: Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 44, Problem 4TYU
Summary Introduction

Introduction: The heart is the main organ of the circulatory system. It pumps the blood to all parts of the body. The force with which the blood is pumped is termed as blood pressure. Blood pressure is maintained in order to supply an adequate amount of blood to all body parts.

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