Asked by Samantha Boulden on Jun 02, 2024
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The ________ valve (letter M) is situated between the left ventricle and the aorta and prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.
Aorta
The largest artery in the body, transporting oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle of the heart to various parts of the body.
Left Ventricle
The chamber of the heart that receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it out under high pressure through the aorta to circulate throughout the body.
- Understand the composition and operational mechanisms of the cardiac valves and chambers.
- Acquire knowledge of the structural elements and their responsibilities in the heart and main blood vessels.
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JA
Learning Objectives
- Understand the composition and operational mechanisms of the cardiac valves and chambers.
- Acquire knowledge of the structural elements and their responsibilities in the heart and main blood vessels.