Topic: The Cardiovascular System
Main Functions
* Transports oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and waste products
* Helps regulate body temperature
* Maintains homeostasis
* Protects against infection through white blood cells
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Heart Anatomy
Chambers of the Heart
1. Right Atrium
* Receives deoxygenated blood from the body
2. Right Ventricle
* Pumps blood to the lungs through the pulmonary artery
3. Left Atrium
* Receives oxygenated blood from the lungs
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