Blood Flow Through the Heart | Heart Anatomy and Physiology NCLEX
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Understanding the heart's blood flow involves distinguishing between the right and left sides, each with specific structures and functions guiding the flow of blood. The right side receives deoxygenated blood, while the left side distributes oxygenated blood, with valves like the tricuspid and bicuspid ensuring proper circulation.
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- Blood flow in the heart is divided into two sides: the right side, which carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs, and the left side, which distributes oxygenated blood to the body. Specific structures like valves and arteries direct the blood flow through the heart, ensuring proper oxygenation and circulation.
- Understanding the heart's blood flow requires distinguishing between the right and left sides, each with unique roles in the circulation process. Valves such as the tricuspid and bicuspid play a crucial role in guiding blood through the heart's chambers, ensuring efficient oxygenation and distribution throughout the body.
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Recent questions
What are the two sides of the heart?
Right side and left side.
What structures guide blood flow in the heart?
Valves, atria, ventricles, pulmonary artery, aorta.
What is the function of the tricuspid valve?
Separates right atrium from right ventricle.
Where does the left side of the heart distribute blood?
To the rest of the body.
What is the role of the pulmonary artery in blood circulation?
Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
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