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What is the basic function of the heart?
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It is a pump.
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What is the design of the cardiovascular system?
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Two-sided pump with "afferent" (veins) and "efferent" (arteries) vessels.
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What is the main challenge of this design?
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The pump never rests.
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Where is the heart located?
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It is located in the mediastinum. (The central compartment of the thoracic cavity.)
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What is myocardium?
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It's a type of muscle that is found in the heart. The other types of muscle are smooth and skeletal.
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What is the endocardium?
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The innermost layers of tissues that line the chambers of the heart.
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