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What is in the aortic valve?
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Left side: The aortic valve is the outflow valve and it is located on the left side of the heart. It opens to allow blood to leave the left ventricle and it closes to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricle.
Answered 11/25/2013
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The gate: Aortic valve is the main gate the front door of your mansion called the heart -- it's a specialized tissue.
Answered 5/6/2013
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