All of the following are functions of the heart, except ________.

A. generating blood pressure
B. separating pulmonary and systemic circulations
C. adjusting blood supply, depending on tissue needs
D. adjusting blood gas levels, depending on tissue needs
E. moving blood in one direction


Answer: D

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