PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bicuspid valve is also called ____
A
tricuspid
B
mitral
C
pulmonary
D
aortic
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The mitral valve is also known as the bicuspid valve. This is one of the heart’s four valves that help prevent blood from flowing backward as it moves through the heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is an aortic valve that contains only only two cusps (or flaps) instead of three. The aortic valve controls the flow of blood from the left ventricle (chamber) to the aorta, the main artery delivering blood to your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your mitral valve is one of four valves in your heart. It’s located between the upper left chamber of your heart (left atrium) and your lower left chamber (left ventricle). Your mitral valve opens and closes to make sure blood flows in the correct direction. It’s also called the left atrioventricular valve.

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