Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134605197
Author: Dee Unglaub Silverthorn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The set of blood vessels in which blood will flow back if the left ventricle fails to pump.

Introduction: Heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood to the other parts of the body through the circulatory system. In humans, the heart is divided into four chambers, two atria, and two ventricles.

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To determine: The organ in which edema will occur.

Introduction: When the fluid or blood traps in the tissues of the body, it makes the organ swelled. This swelling is known as the edema. Edema can be noticed on many parts of the body like legs, hands, abdomen, and so on.

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