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The pulmonary valve is one of the four main valves of the heart, located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Its primary function is to regulate blood flow from the heart to the lungs, where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen.
Characteristics:
- Structure: The pulmonary valve is a type of semilunar valve, consisting of three cusps or leaflets that open to allow blood to flow during ventricular contraction and close to prevent backflow during relaxation.
- Function: It opens when the right ventricle contracts, enabling deoxygenated blood to be pumped into the pulmonary artery and then to the lungs. Upon the ventricle's relaxation, the valve closes to ensure that blood does not return to the heart, maintaining unidirectional flow.
- Location: Situated at the base of the pulmonary artery, it plays a crucial role in the pulmonary circulation.
