the design of heart valves

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by Hevene, Apr 25, 2004.

  1. Hevene Registered Senior Member

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    In my biology class, I have this question which asks me the functional significance for the differences in the structures of atrioventricular and semilunar valves. Can someone give me some inputs?
     
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  3. SwedishFish Conspirator Registered Senior Member

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    yeah i can give you the answer. i wrote it down in your textbook. forgot which page though, so use the index.
     
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  5. Hevene Registered Senior Member

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    No need to be mean...
     
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  8. Dr Lou Natic Unnecessary Surgeon Registered Senior Member

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    I have a 2000 word lab report to do for biology, if you guys could do it that would be really great.
    It'd be particularly impressive given that I can't give you any of the data from the experiments that the lab report is supposed to be based on (I didn't feel like taking notes), I'd be totally blown away if you managed to get it done considering that obstacle.
    Thnx in advance.
     
  9. Hevene Registered Senior Member

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    I guess I didn't make my question clear. I know what AV and semilunar valves are, but I want to know why they have different design given their function is the same.
     
  10. Idle Mind What the hell, man? Valued Senior Member

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    Yes, their job is similar in that they both prevent blood from flowing in the wrong direction. However, I would imagine the reinforced structure of the semilunar valves is due to the more intense pressure involved in the ventricle contraction.
     
  11. Hevene Registered Senior Member

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    Thanks, I was thinking the same thing.
     

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