MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which valve makes sure the blood flows in a forward direction from the right atrium to the ventricle?
A
Tricuspid Valve
B
Mitral Valve
C
Pulmonic Valve
D
Bicuspid Valve
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tricuspid valve : This valve has three leaflets. They allow blood to flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. They also prevent blood from flowing backward from the right ventricle to the right atrium.

Detailed explanation-2: -This blood passes through the bicuspid valve or mitral valve (the atrioventricular valve on the left side of the heart) to the left ventricle where the blood is pumped out through aorta, the major artery of the body, taking oxygenated blood to the organs and muscles of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The valve allows blood to flow from the left ventricle (pumping chamber) to the aorta and prevents blood from flowing backward.

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