Parts of the heart
A study guide for the coronary system
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| The upper part of the heart, it pumps blood into the body. | ||
| The lower portion of the heart, it pumps blood into the lungs to get oxygenated. | ||
| The largest artery in the body. | ||
| The largest Vein in the body | ||
| Carries blood away from the heart. It has the thickest walls. | ||
| Carries blood to the heart. It has thin walls but has valves to help with gravity. | ||
| This tells the heart how fast to pump. It can be replaced with an artificial one. | ||
| How many times the heart pumps in your life time. |