All of the following are functions of the heart, except ________.
A) generating blood pressure
B) separating pulmonary and systemic circulations
C) moving blood in one direction
D) adjusting blood supply, depending on tissue needs
E) adjusting blood gas levels, depending on tissue needs

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The heart's primary functions include generating blood pressure, separating pulmonary and systemic circulations, moving blood in one direction, and adjusting blood supply based on tissue needs. However, adjusting blood gas levels is primarily a function of the lungs and the respiratory system, not the heart.

All of the Following Are Functions of the Heart, Except