The Primary Function of the Heart Is To

question 102

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the heart is to:

• A) store blood.
• B) oxygenate blood.
• C) circulate blood.
• D) produce blood.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

A brain structure beneath the occipital lobes that helps in refining movements, maintaining posture, and balance.

Interneuron

A type of neuron that connects sensory and motor neurons within the central nervous system, facilitating communication and reflexes.

Cell Body

The part of a neuron that contains the nucleus and the majority of cytoplasmic organelles, responsible for the neuron's metabolic activities.

Soma

The cell body of a neuron, containing the nucleus and other organelles, where most of the cell's metabolic activities take place.