13 Heart Circulation Steps

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Step 1 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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SVC (Upper extremities - Head, neck, arms and upper chest) /IVC (Lower extremities - Legs, abdomen, and lower torso).

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Step 2 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Blood from the SVC and IVC travels into the right atrium

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Step 3 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Tricuspid valve - Has three flaps and regulates blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. It prevents backflow of blood into the right atrium when the right ventricle contracts.

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Step 4 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Blood enters the Right Ventricle

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Step 5 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Blood enters the Pulmonary [semilunar] Valve.

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Step 6 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Pulmonary Artery: Deoxygenated blood enters the pulmonary artery. This artery carries the deoxygenated blood to the lungs for gas exchange.

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Step 7 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Lungs: Gas exchange occurs in the lungs; blood becomes oxygenated.

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Step 8 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Pulmonary Veins: Carry oxygenated blood from lungs to the heart.

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Step 9 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Left Atrium: Blood enters the left atrium.

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Step 10 In The Heart Circulation Process Is_____

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Mitral/Bicuspid Valve - Has two flaps/cusps.