A relative of yours has recently been diagnosed withmitral regurgitation, a heart condition where the mitral valve doesnot function as it normally should. Your relative knows you arestudying human physiology and asks you the importance of valves inheart function.
- a) Describe the pathway of blood flow through the heartstarting from the vena cava and ending at the aorta. Include inyour answer the role of the valves in ensuring the one-waydirection of blood flow
- b) From your knowledge on the normal role of the mitralvalve, what are two potential complications that could arise as aresult of mitral regurgitation?
