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Ch. 20 The Heart
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 12th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew12th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780137854011Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 20, Problema 14

What are the valves in the heart, and what is the function of each?

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Identify the four main valves in the heart: the tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral (bicuspid) valve, and aortic valve.
Explain that the tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle, and its function is to prevent backflow of blood into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts.
Describe the pulmonary valve, which is situated between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, and its role is to prevent blood from flowing back into the right ventricle after it has been pumped into the pulmonary artery.
Discuss the mitral valve, found between the left atrium and left ventricle, which prevents backflow of blood into the left atrium during left ventricular contraction.
Explain the aortic valve, located between the left ventricle and the aorta, which stops blood from returning to the left ventricle after it has been ejected into the aorta.

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Types of Heart Valves

The heart contains four main valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic valves. These valves are located between the heart chambers and major blood vessels, ensuring unidirectional blood flow through the heart.
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Function of Atrioventricular Valves

The tricuspid and mitral valves, known as atrioventricular valves, control blood flow from the atria to the ventricles. They prevent backflow of blood into the atria when the ventricles contract.
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Function of Semilunar Valves

The pulmonary and aortic valves, called semilunar valves, regulate blood flow from the ventricles into the pulmonary artery and aorta. They prevent blood from returning to the ventricles after contraction.
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