01:377:213 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Heart Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Pulmonary Valve
20 Dec 2019
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Transporting oxygen to all of the organs of the body. Enzymes, hormones and ions are transported through the blood. Erythrocytes (red blood cells) - transports oxygen. Leukocytes (white blood cells) - immune system. Albumins - 60% transporting fatty acids, thyroid hormones and some steroids. Fibrinogen - 4% important in the clotting process. Right atrium - receives oxygen-poor blood via the superior and inferior vena cava. Left atrium - receives oxygenated blood from the lungs via right and left pulmonary veins. Blood passes through the left atrioventricular (bicuspid) Right ventricle - receives oxygen poor blood from the right atrium. Blood enters the right ventricle from atrioventricular valve (tricuspid valve) Blood leaves the rv by the pulmonary valve. Leads to the pulmonary trunk then to the right and left pulmonary arteries. Left ventricle - has the thickest wall. Needed for strong contractions to pump blood throughout the body. Blood leaves the lv by passing through the aortic valve.
