Human Anatomy & Physiology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780805382952
Author: Erin C. Amerman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 18.6, Problem 11QC
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The pulse and the common pulse points present in the body.

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The heart is an important organ, which supplies blood to the different body parts. The arteries carry oxygenated form of blood except for the pulmonary arteries, which carry the deoxygenated form of blood. The heart pumps the blood to the systemic circulation by contracting its ventricles, which is known as the ventricular systole.

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Human Anatomy & Physiology

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