All of the Following Are Functions of the Heart EXCEPT

question 40

Multiple Choice

All of the following are functions of the heart EXCEPT:

• A) generation of blood pressure
• B) ensures one way flow of blood
• C) generation of the formed elements of the blood
• D) regulates rate and force of blood delivery
• E) distributes oxygenated blood to tissues

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Definitions:

Lanugo

Fine, downlike covering of the fetus.

Fetus

A fetus refers to a developing mammal or human after the embryonic stage and before birth, characterized by rapid growth and the formation of body structures.

Chorion

The outermost membrane surrounding an embryo of a reptile, bird, or mammal, contributing to the formation of the placenta in mammals.

Hairs

Filamentous biomaterials growing from the dermis of mammals, serving various functions including temperature regulation and sensation.