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What is the medical term meaning lining of the vessels of the heart?
The endothelium is the medical term meaning lining of the blood vessels, including those of the heart. It is continuous with the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart chambers and heart valves.
What is the definition of endcardium?
The word endocardium means the thin, smooth membrane inside the hearts valves and chambers. It is composed of endothelial cells.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the heart lining and valves?
Endocarditis (endo = within + card = heart + itis - inflammation) is a reaction to trauma of the inner membrane of the heart and the heart valves. This trauma is usually due to a viral or bacterial infection or the result of toxins produced by viral or bacterial action in another part of the body. If only a heart valve is inflammed then the word would be "Valvulitis" preceded by the valve name (tricuspid valvulitis).
Which is the best lining for Hydrochloric acid valves?
Teflon (PTFE) lining is the best choice for hydrochloric acid valves.
What are the chambers connected by?
Veins, arteries or valves
How many chambers are in a person's heart?
4 valves
What is the function of the valves which connect the two heart chambers?
Valves prevent the backflow of blood.
What is the structure for the heart?
Four hollow chambers surrounded by muscle. Two of the chambers have inlet and outlet valves.
How The which Have Nuclear Membrane. Known As?
Known as Valves.
What prevents blood from flowing into the chambers it has already passed through?
valves
The four chambers in the heart are conected by flaps of tissue called?
Valves
How are atria and ventricles same?
They are pairs of chambers inside the heart, which have valves.
