What Typically Causes Damage to the Valve Head

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Essay

What typically causes damage to the valve head?

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Definitions:

Blood Vessels

Channels such as arteries, veins, and capillaries through which blood circulates throughout the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues.

Sympathetic Effect

The response of the body stimulated by the sympathetic nervous system, including increased heart rate and blood pressure, dilation of airways, and decrease in digestion.

Coagulation

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Insulin Secretion

The process by which the pancreas produces and releases insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels.