Malfunctioning Chordae Tendineae Would

question 70

Multiple Choice

Malfunctioning chordae tendineae would

• A) allow blood to flow back into the aorta and the pulmonary trunk.
• B) inhibit closure of the semilunar valves.
• C) cause regurgitation into the atria.
• D) enable the cusps of the AV valves to swing into the ventricles.
• E) block blood flow into coronary arteries.

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