ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY OF THE HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What structure stops the back-flow of blood?
A
valve
B
artery
C
vein
D
capillary
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: -Heart valves control the flow of blood so that it moves in the right direction. The valves prevent blood from flowing backward.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitral valve: This valve has two leaflets. They allow blood to flow from the lungs into the left atrium. And they prevent backward flow from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

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