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- 4. cava Large vein that returns deoxygenated blood to the heart
- 5. Largest artery in the body, carries oxygen-rich blood to tissues
- 7. Inner lining of the heart chambers
- 10. Valve between the left atrium and left ventricle; also called bicuspid valve
- 12. output Volume of blood the heart pumps per minute
- 14. Valve between the right atrium and right ventricle
- 16. Thickest layer of the heart, made of cardiac muscle
- 17. Circulation that moves blood between the heart and body
- 18. Circulation that moves blood between the heart and lungs
- 20. Ability of the heart to generate its own electrical impulses
- 21. Arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle
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- 1. Lower chamber of the heart that pumps blood
- 2. Doctor specializing in heart conditions
- 3. volume Amount of blood pumped per heartbeat
- 6. Phase when the heart relaxes and fills with blood
- 7. Test that measures electrical activity of the heart
- 8. valve Valve that controls blood flow from the right ventricle to the pulmonary artery
- 9. Protective sac surrounding the heart
- 11. Upper chamber of the heart that receives blood
- 13. Part of the brain that controls heart rate
- 15. node Pacemaker of the heart, located in the right atrium
- 17. Phase when the heart contracts and pumps blood
- 19. node Delays electrical impulse before it reaches the ventricles
- 20. Valve that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta
