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Health TopicsHeart and Circulatory SystemHealthy Circulatory SystemHeart Health
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How does the heart get oxygen and nutrients?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine
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Arteries carry cells that transport oxygen and all other necessary nutrients to the heart and every other organ in the body.

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