What Structure of the Cardiovascular System Is a Fist-Size Muscle

question 31

Multiple Choice

What structure of the cardiovascular system is a fist-size muscle that works as a pump?

• A) ventricle
• B) kidney
• C) aorta
• D) arteries
• E) heart

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