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Explain the Wall and Valves of the Heart

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Explain the wall and valves of the heart.


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Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, and others.

Thromboplastin

A plasma protein that plays a key role in the blood clotting process.

Clotting

The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a solid state, forming a clot to prevent excessive bleeding when vessels are injured.

Capillary Bed

A network of small blood vessels known as capillaries, which facilitate the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and waste materials between the blood and tissues.

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