Human Body Anatomy: Integrated Systems & Physiological Health

In the human body, health is maintained through the interconnectedness of organ systems, proper posture, and stable biochemical metabolism.

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Why Does Exercise Increase the Pulse Rate?

The primary function of the heart is to pump oxygenated blood throughout the human body as part of the circulatory system. When a person exercises, the heart rate, otherwise known as the pulse, will increase rapidly with the output of energy.

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