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.
What Is Heart Valve Disease? Heart valve disease occurs if one or more of your heart valves don't work well. The heart has four valves: the tricuspid, pulmonary, mitral, and aortic valves. These valves have tissue flaps that open and close with each heartbeat.