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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

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Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

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Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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List the Oxygen Transport Calculations?

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Oxygen is the gas that humans inhale and is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of aerobic metabolism. As it cannot be stored, a continual supply of oxygen is mandatory.
The cardiovascular system plays an important role in providing oxygen to the different parts of the body. Oxygen is needed by the cells for generating ATP or energy to carry out various cellular functions.

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