ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the part of the body that prevents blood from backtracking
A
valves
B
atrium
C
ventricle
D
veins
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Aortic valve: Allows blood to pass from the left ventricle to the aorta; prevents backflow of blood into the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood because the blood in veins flow .

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer:The valve which prevents back flow of blood in the veins is Semilunar valve.

Detailed explanation-4: -The atrioventricular valves prevent backflow of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction (systole), and the aortic/pulmonic (semilunar) valves prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles during ventricular relaxation (diastole).

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