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Cardiovascular System
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
11/15/2010
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Term
The Coronary Arteries
 Definition
Supply blood to the myocardium.
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S-A node
 Definition
Paise maker
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The Cardiac Control Center
 Definition
In the medulla oblongata. Regulates autonomic impulses to the heart.
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Systolic Pressure
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Is produced when the ventricle contracts.
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Many Veins
 Definition
Contain flaplike valves that prevent blood from backing up.
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The Pulmonary Circuit
 Definition
Flow of blood from heart to lungs and back.
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The Systemic Circuit
 Definition
Heart to body and back.
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The Aorta
 Definition
Is the largest artery with respect to diameter.
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