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In a 4-chambered heart animal, the valves on the heart close to prevent back-flow from the ventricle into the atrium. In this way, the valves assure that the heart propels the blood forward with sufficient pressure and volume to reach all regions of the body.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoHeart valves close in order to create a one-way flow of blood through the heart. If valves did not close the pumping action would not produce a net directional flow of blood.
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∙ 13y agothe hearts valves closes because it helps prevent the blood form flowing backwards! :)
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∙ 14y agoThe heart valve cloeses the blood and oxygen coming in and out. It keeps those levels constant.
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