Protein digestion takes place between your mouth and your small intestine. All the cells of your body contain protein, and this protein is continually broken down and remodeled to meet your growth and maintenance needs.
If you need help, here is a hintâ¦ Each year, there are over 100,000 heart valve surgeries performed in the United States. For the answer, scroll down below the picture of a diseased mitral valve with calcified valve flaps.
According to the American Heart Association, 5.3 million Americans have congestive heart failure (CHF), 660,000 new cases are diagnosed yearly, with an incidence approaching 10 per 1000 population among persons older than 65 years of age.