EBK HUMAN BIOLOGY
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Author: MCMILLAN
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 7, Problem 7SQ
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Introduction: The cardiovascular system, which is also known as circulatory system, allows the blood to flow throughout the body and transports nutrients, gases, and other important enzymes in and out of the cells. The cardiovascular system is composed of two components, namely the heart and the blood vessels. The three types of the blood vessels are arteries, veins, and capillaries.
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Ch. 7 - List the functions of the cardiovascular system.Ch. 7 - Define a heartbeat, giving the sequence of events...Ch. 7 - What is the difference between the systemic and...Ch. 7 - Prob. 4RQCh. 7 - Prob. 5RQCh. 7 - State the main functions of venules and veins....Ch. 7 - Label the hearts main parts in the diagram below.Ch. 7 - Cells obtain nutrients from and deposit waste into...Ch. 7 - The contraction phase of the heartbeat is ______;...Ch. 7 - Prob. 3SQ
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