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Chambers of the Heart

The four chambers of the heart - left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle, and right ventricle - that play essential roles in the cardiac cycle.

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Valves of the Heart

Tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic valves that ensure blood flows in the correct direction, preventing backflow and maintaining the heart's pumping efficiency.

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Blood Vessels

Aorta, pulmonary artery, pulmonary veins, and vena cavae that facilitate the exchange of gases and nutrients by transporting oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood to and from the heart.

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Conduction System

The SA node, AV node, bundle of His, and Purkinje fibers that coordinate the heartbeat, regulating the heart's rhythm for synchronized contractions and efficient blood circulation.