Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Function of the Chordae

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the chordae tendineae?

• A) They pull downward on the valve cusps, thereby preventing the AV valves from being pushed into the atria (prolapsing).
• B) They open and close the AV valve due to the movement of the papillary muscle during contraction.
• C) The chordae tendineae generate autorhythmicity within the heart.
• D) The chordae tendineae act like a parachute and capture blood as it enters the right ventricle.
• E) When the heart contracts, the chordate tendineae separate the flow of blood from the right and left sides of the heart.

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