MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Valves prevent the backward flow of blood.
A
false
B
true
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
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. It only has 2 flaps.

Detailed explanation-2: -The blood passing through the veins is deoxygenated (except in pulmonary veins) and flows at a low pressure. It flows slow and steady against the direction of gravity. Therefore, veins have valves to prevent the backflow of blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer:The valve which prevents back flow of blood in the veins is Semilunar valve.

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