Chapter 44.5, Problem 7LO

Summary Introduction

To trace: The events of the cardiac cycle and relating normal heart sounds to these events.

Introduction: The process of circulation or internal transport is carried out by the pumping organ of the body, which is known as the “heart.” The process of oxygen transportation to various organs is done by the circulatory system. The circulatory system consists of arteries, veins, capillaries, and the heart. The heart is a muscular pumping organ of the body, which transports the nutrients through blood and also acts as a carrier in the removal of unwanted products from the body.