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- The right side of the heart pumps blood where?
- Why is the wall of the left ventricle thicker?
- Because the left side has to pump blood around the body which requires a more forceful contraction
- What is the purpose of the atrioventricular valves?
- To prevent the backflow of blood into the atria
- What causes the 'dub' sound of the heart beat?
- The semilunar valves slamming shut
- Where does blood go after it leaves the left atrium?
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