List and Discuss Four Factors or Issues That You and Your

question 101

Essay

List and discuss four factors or issues that you and your partner should consider when deciding whether and when to become parents.

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Definitions:

Vena Cava

The two large veins (the superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava) that carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart.

Atrioventricular Valve

One of the two valves that separate the atrium and the ventricle in the heart, preventing backflow of blood.

Inferior Vena Cava

The large vein that carries de-oxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body into the right atrium of the heart.

Valves

Structures in the heart and veins that maintain blood flow in one direction, preventing backflow.