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Why does the heart need valves?

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The heart needs valves to regulate the flow of blood. It allows the blood to flow through the heart only in one direction.

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Chapter 1: Life Processes - Exercise 3 [Page 73]

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Lakhmir Singh Biology (Science) [English] Class 10
Chapter 1 Life Processes
Exercise 3 | Q 39.2 | Page 73

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