MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When the Bicuspid Valve closes, it keeps the blood from flowing back into the ____ artium.
A
right
B
right & left
C
Left
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This backflow of blood is prevented by valves. Tricuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from right ventricle to right atrium. Bicuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from left ventricle to left atrium.

Detailed explanation-2: -It prevents the blood from flowing back from the aorta into the heart when the pumping chamber relaxes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mitral Valve Separates the top left chamber (left atrium) from the bottom left chamber (left ventricle). Opens to allow blood to flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle. Prevents the back flow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the ventricular walls contract (specifically, the walls of the left ventricle), the bicuspid/mitral valve closes to prevent blood from flowing into the left ventricle from the left atrium, when the left ventricle relaxes, the bicuspid valve opens to allow blood to flow from the left atrium into the left ventricle.

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