ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which part of the heart keeps blood from going the wrong direction?
A
atrium
B
ventricle
C
valves
D
artery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The valves prevent blood from flowing backward. The heart has four valves. The tricuspid valve separates the right atrium and right ventricle. The mitral valve separates the left atrium and left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-2: -Valves function to prevent backflow of blood and maintain a unidirectional circulation of blood within the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Aortic Valve Separates the left ventricle from the aorta. Opens to allow blood to leave the heart from the left ventricle through the aorta and the body. Prevents the backflow of blood from the aorta to the left ventricle.

Detailed explanation-4: -The heart pumps blood through the mitral valve into the left ventricle. From the left ventricle, the blood flows through the aortic valve to the rest of your body.

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