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Receiver of stethoscope is always placed on left side of chest. Why?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Stethoscope**: A stethoscope is a medical instrument used by healthcare professionals to listen to internal sounds of a patient's body, primarily to monitor heartbeats and lung sounds. 2. **Location of the Heart**: The human heart is located slightly to the left side of the chest. Its apex, which is the pointed end of the heart, is positioned towards the left side. 3. **Heart Function**: The heart functions by contracting and relaxing. The contraction (systole) and relaxation (diastole) of the heart ventricles are crucial for pumping blood throughout the body. ...
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