MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pulmonary valve lies between the ____
A
Left Ventricle and the Septum
B
Aortic Valve and the Right Atrium
C
Right Ventricle and Pulmonary Artery
D
Aorta and Superior Vena Cava
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. Mitral valve. This valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It has only 2 leaflets.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are two types of heart valves; the atrioventricular valves (mitral, tricuspid) and the semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonic). The pulmonic valve physically separates the right ventricle from the pulmonary trunk.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pulmonary valve: This separates the right ventricle and pulmonary artery. 3. Mitral valve: This separates the left atrium and left ventricle.

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