GENERAL ANATOMY
ANATOMY OF THE HEART
Question
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the part of the body that prevents blood from backtracking
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valves
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atrium
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ventricle
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veins
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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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