Asked by Edith Sanchez on Jul 22, 2024
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The ____ valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle.
A) tricuspid
B) bicuspid
C) pulmonary semilunar
D) aortic semilunar
E) left atrioventricular
Ventricles
Chambers within the heart or brain that play roles in pumping blood or circulating cerebrospinal fluid, respectively.
Aortic Semilunar
Pertaining to the semilunar valve located between the left ventricle of the heart and the aorta, regulating blood flow.
Left Atrioventricular
Pertaining to the left side of the heart, specifically the region where the left atrium and ventricle connect.
- Learn the titles and operations of individual heart valves.
Verified Answer
VM
Vritti MehraJul 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The aortic semilunar valve prevents blood from flowing back into the left ventricle after it has been pumped out into the aorta.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the titles and operations of individual heart valves.