THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The bicuspid valve is also referred to as the ____ valve.
A
mitral
B
pulmonary
C
semilunar
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: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is an aortic valve with two cusps found between the left ventricle and left atrium. An untreated bicuspid aortic valve can lead to symptoms of heart failure.

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