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2 Heart and Blood Structures and functions:
Atria (sing = atrium) – receive blood from the body (veins) Ventricles – pump blood out of the heart via arteries

3 Myocardium – involuntary, striated muscle
Heart Layers Myocardium – involuntary, striated muscle Endocardium – innermost layer, develops from endothelial cells that line blood vessels, protects Epicardium – membrane that forms inner layer of pericardium and outer layer of the heart

4 Blood Vessels: Arteries – carry blood FROM the heart Arterioles – smaller, branching vessels from arteries Capillaries – small, narrow vessels. SIGHT OF DIFFUSION Veins – carry blood TO the heart Venules – smaller, branching vessels, collect blood from capillaries and send to veins

5 Diagram Complete the heart diagram and blood flow
If not done, it’s homework. 50 pts


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