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The Human Pump

25 minutes

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Color illustration of the human cardiovascular system, showing the heart, arteries, and veins in the chest area.

Blood, river of life and garbage collector of the body's cells, is pumped around the body in less than a minute by the heart. Discusses the composition of both blood and the heart. Microphotography offers a detailed view of the pumping heart and the circulatory system.

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Runtime: 25 minutes

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