Cardiac contraction makes blood flow in the arterial system, but it has no influence on blood flow in the veins.

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While cardiac contraction does play a role in promoting blood flow in the arterial system, it also helps facilitate blood flow in the venous system by helping to pump blood towards the heart. The contraction of skeletal muscles surrounding veins also plays a role in the movement of blood in the venous system.

Cardiac Contraction Makes Blood Flow in the Arterial System, but It