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What is the main function of the heart?
What is the main function of the heart?
To collect deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body, carry it to the lungs to be oxygenated, and then distribute the oxygenated blood to all body parts.
What happens to the blood in the lungs?
What happens to the blood in the lungs?
The blood is oxygenated in the lungs and releases carbon dioxide.
How does the heart contribute to the circulation of oxygenated blood?
How does the heart contribute to the circulation of oxygenated blood?
The heart transports the oxygenated blood from the lungs and distributes it to all the body parts.