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How Does The Heart Prevent Blood Flowing In The Wrong Direction ?

how does the heart prevent blood flowing in the wrong direction? how does the heart prevent blood flowing in the wrong direction?
Tue, 15 Dec 2009
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the valves open and close preventing it from going backwards.. however, if the valves stop working correctly, then some of the blood might try to go backwards and the heart will have to pump harder in the other lobes to make it go the right direction... this is why some people have artificial valves...
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How Does The Heart Prevent Blood Flowing In The Wrong Direction ?

the valves open and close preventing it from going backwards.. however, if the valves stop working correctly, then some of the blood might try to go backwards and the heart will have to pump harder in the other lobes to make it go the right direction... this is why some people have artificial valves...