MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the correct way open pulmonic/aortic valve works?
A
Right ventricle
B
Left ventricle
C
Aorta
D
None of the above
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: -Pulmonary Valve (or Pulmonic Valve) Separates the right ventricle from the pulmonary artery. Opens to allow blood to be pumped from the right ventricle to the lungs (through the pulmonary artery) where it will receive oxygen. Prevents the back flow of blood from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

Detailed explanation-3: -pulmonary valve: located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. mitral valve: located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. aortic valve: located between the left ventricle and the aorta.

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