Which Statement Is NOT True of the Valves of the Heart

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true of the valves of the heart?

• A)The mitral valve prevents backflow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle.
• B)The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood to the left ventricle when the ventricle relaxes.
• C)The tricuspid valve prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium.
• D)The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle.

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