Listening with a Stethoscope Just to the Right near the Tip

question 35

Multiple Choice

Listening with a stethoscope just to the right near the tip of the sternum, sounds come most distinctly from the

• A) aortic valve.
• B) tricuspid valve.
• C) pulmonary valve.
• D) mitral valve.

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Definitions:

Arthropods

Arthropods are a large phylum of invertebrate animals characterized by their exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages, including insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and myriapods.

Exoskeleton

An external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body, common in arthropods like insects and crustaceans.

Insect Flight Muscles

Specialized muscles in insects that provide the power for flight, capable of extremely fast contractions.

Collagen Fibers

Strong and flexible proteins that form the main component of connective tissue, giving support and structure to skin, bones, and other tissues.