Hearts of mammals are described to have double pump structure. Which choice explains the functional and structural basis for the said description?   A. Blood enters the atrium and pumped into ventricle. B. Blood pressure alternates between systolic and diastolic at all times. C. Atrium provide 1 pump, ventricle provides 2nd pump. D. Heart pumps blood simultaneously in systemic and pulmonary circuit.

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Hearts of mammals are described to have double pump structure. Which choice explains the functional and structural basis for the said description?

 

A. Blood enters the atrium and pumped into ventricle.

B. Blood pressure alternates between systolic and diastolic at all times.

C. Atrium provide 1 pump, ventricle provides 2nd pump.

D. Heart pumps blood simultaneously in systemic and pulmonary circuit.

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