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An investigation into the structure and functions of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, which includes a practical investigation of the short and long term effects on the systems through exercise Task A Produce a report that explains the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. There are many structures and functions of the cardiovascular system that allow the body to perform in sports and exercise. These structures and functions of the cardiovascular include; Superior vena cava Structure 1 The superior vena cava is a large but yet short vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the heart's right atrium. It is formed by the left and right brachiocephalic veins Function The function of the superior vena - cava is to receive de-oxygenated blood from the upper limbs, head and neck and direct it to the right atrium. Diagram Inferior vena cava Structure 2 It is a large valve-less trunk that is formed by...

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