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The heart is part of the [[The Cardiovascular System|the Cardiovascular System]] and is found in the human body in the left centre (between the lungs). Its function is to pump oxygenated blood around the body and to collect deoxygenated blood. These two processes are seperated into the heart' left and right hand side respectively | The heart is part of the [[The Cardiovascular System|the Cardiovascular System]] and is found in the human body in the left centre (between the lungs). Its function is to pump oxygenated blood around the body and to collect deoxygenated blood. These two processes are seperated into the heart' left and right hand side respectively<ref>Parker S. (2007) The Human Body Book, 1st edition, London: Dorling Kindersley Limited.</ref> which are subdivided into chambers.<ref name="image">http://www.gknmhospital.org/ctvs/hevaldis.html</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 16:13, 2 December 2011
The heart is part of the the Cardiovascular System and is found in the human body in the left centre (between the lungs). Its function is to pump oxygenated blood around the body and to collect deoxygenated blood. These two processes are seperated into the heart' left and right hand side respectively[1] which are subdivided into chambers.[2]
References:
- ↑ Parker S. (2007) The Human Body Book, 1st edition, London: Dorling Kindersley Limited.
- ↑ http://www.gknmhospital.org/ctvs/hevaldis.html