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M6 13-005
Exam 4: Cardiovascular System; Valvular D/O of the Heart
Question | Answer |
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What is the primary function of heart valves? | Maintain directional blood flow. |
What causes heart valves to open and close passively? | Pressure changes in the heart. |
Where is the tricuspid valve located? | Between the right atrium and the right ventricle. |
Where is the pulmonic valve located? | Between the right valve and the pulmonary artery. |
Where is the mitral valve located? | Between the aortic valve and the left ventricle. |
Where is the Aortic valve located? | Between the left ventricle and the aorta. |
What is the path of blood flow through the heart? | Superior/Inferior Vena Cava>> RA>> Tricuspid valve>> RV >> Pulmonic valve>> Pulmonary Artery>> capillaries in Lungs>> Pulmary veins>> LA>>bicuspid valve >>> left ventricle >> aortic valve >> aorta >> systemic circulation. |