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Ionic iron is actively transported into the mucosal cells, where it binds to the protein ferritin, a phenomenon called the mucosal iron barrier.
Pulmonary Valves
Heart valves located at the opening of the pulmonary artery that prevent backflow of blood into the right ventricle.
Aortic Valves
The valve in the heart that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.
Hemorrhagic Shock
A condition of reduced tissue perfusion, inadequate oxygen supply to the cells, often a result of severe blood loss.
Cardiac Output
The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, typically measured in liters per minute.
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