What directly controls blood flow through the cardiovascular system?
A. Cells need blood to survive
B. The heart establishes a pressure gradient
C. Without blood flow, a person could not survive
D. Oxygen and nutrients must be delivered to the body
Answer: B. The heart establishes a pressure gradient
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