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What is the medical term meaning fibers that open and close heart valves?
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chordae tendineae
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What is the medical term meaning to bring close together or into apposition?
Approximate (rhymes with "date") is the medical term meaning to bring close together or into apposition.
Why are the chordae tendineae required for the proper functioning of the AV valves?
The chordate tendineae prevent the valves from inverting. Meaning that they will only allow the valves to close and then stop. Something like a door stop.
What is the main reason why valves close when blood flow through them?
If the valves in the heart do not close, regurgitation occurs which is the blood pooling back into a chamber of the heart where it should not be. This can lead to a whole host of medical problems - like a heart attack.
Should the intake and exhaust valves be close when the?
Yes the intake and exhaust valves have to be close.
What causes the valves to open and close during the heart cycle?
By minute electrical singles produced by the heart itself to open and close the valves.
Types of fibers that close the pain gate?
Nerve fibers are the type of fibers that can close the pain gate. I know it sounds strange because nerves are what pick up pain but that's why they can close it.
What makes the valves between atriums open and close?
There are no valves between the atria. The valves between the atria and ventricles close when the ventricles contract.
What is the medical term meaning closing of stitches?
When doctors close a wound, they Suture it.
What happens when the AV valves are Ventricular contraction?
the valves close
What is the medical term meaning a structure located close to the surface or skin?
You can call it Superficial
What is the difference in heart sounds?
lub dub lub is when the av valves close and dub is when the semi lunar valves close
What happens Soon after the onset of ventricular systole?
The aortic pressure increases and the AV valves close.
