AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY

HUMAN CIRCULATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The valves..
A
allow two way direction of blood in the heart
B
prevent back-flow of blood
C
prevent high pressure exerted in the vessels
D
allow lower pressure of blood flow in the heart
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. Valves are actually flaps (leaflets) that act as one-way inlets for blood coming into a ventricle and one-way outlets for blood leaving a ventricle. Normal valves have 3 flaps (leaflets), except the mitral valve.

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