Respiratory pump
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title:
Respiratory pump
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The respiratory pump is a mechanism to pump blood back to the heart using inspiration. It aids blood flow through the veins of the thorax and abdomen. During inhalation, the volume of the thorax increases, largely through the contraction of the diaphragm, which moves downward and compresses the abdominal cavity. The elevation of the chest caused by the contraction of the external intercostal muscles also contributes to the increased volume of the thorax. The volume increase causes air pressure w
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Mechanism for blood circulation back to the heart
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiratory_pump
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2024-01-26T19:55:38Z
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