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The human heart and cardiovascular system explained
The heart, located between the lungs, powers the circulatory system.
Examine the ecologic importance, life cycle, and anatomical structures of the freshwater crustaceans Daphnia
Bright swarms of Daphnia serve as the food source of many larger animals....
Function of red blood cells explained
In a circuit through the cardiovascular system, red blood cells transport oxygen...
Understanding the human cardiovascular system
The vascular system is a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries that supplies...
What does an electrocardiogram show?
This video shows how quickly an electrical impulse is conducted from the sinoatrial...
How the pacemaker transmits electrical impulses through the heart
Specialized cardiac muscle cells generate electrical impulses in the heart.
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electrical conduction in the heart
Electrical conduction in the heart in healthy individuals is controlled by pacemaker...
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Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) can be used to image blood flow...
University Hospital Zurich
reptilian heart types
Types of reptilian hearts: lizard, snake, crocodile, and turtle.
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heart-lung machine
A heart-lung machine is connected to the heart by drainage tubes that divert blood...
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hormone signaling; adipose tissue
When hormones signal the need for energy, fatty acids and glycerol are released from...
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electrocardiography
(Left) Electrocardiogram showing the deflections that reflect the alternate contractions...
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