1.3.1 - Structure of the Heart
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What is the function of the right atrium?
💡 Hint: Think about where blood comes from before it gets to the lungs.
Name one heart valve.
💡 Hint: Remember, it’s the one between the right atrium and ventricle.
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What chamber receives deoxygenated blood from the body?
💡 Hint: Think about the blood's path before it goes to the lungs.
True or False: The left ventricle has thicker walls than the right ventricle.
💡 Hint: Consider the distance the blood has to go.
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Analyze the effect if the mitral valve is not functioning properly. How would that impact blood flow?
💡 Hint: Consider how backflow affects the entire cycle of blood circulation.
What adaptations do you think the heart would need if the left ventricle had to pump blood against a much higher resistance?
💡 Hint: Think about how muscles adapt to meet higher demands.
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