ANATOMY
CHEST AND CARDIOVASCULAR
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Question
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What is the main function of valves in the circulatory system?
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To pump blood throughout the body
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To prevent blood from moving in the wrong direction
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To prevent platelets from clotting the blood
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To keep the body stable
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Heart valves control the flow of blood so that it moves in the right direction. The valves prevent blood from flowing backward. The heart has four valves. The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium and right ventricle.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why are valves important for circulation and health? Each heart valve has two functions: To open correctly so blood can empty from the chamber. To close properly so blood flows forward.
Detailed explanation-3: -Valves are present in the heart and in the veins. They open as blood gushes through, and then close so that blood cannot go backward. In this way, they ensure that blood moves only in one direction.
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