CARDIOLOGY
MITRAL STENOSIS
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Question
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The Chordae Tendineae are attached to the valves and are used to ____
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Open and close valves.
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Strengthen valves.
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Work valves out.
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Open valves only.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chordae tendineae maintain the position and tension of the atrioventricular valves (tricuspid and bicuspid valves). They maintain the one-way blood flow from the auricle to the ventricles.
Detailed explanation-2: -The thread like tendons of papillary muscles, inserted upon the flaps of tricuspid and bicuspid valves are called as Chordae tendineae. It prevents the valves of heart from movement by holding the flaps tightly against the strong flow of blood.
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