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Which valves of the heart control the flow of blood into the pulmonary artery and aorta?
Which valves of the heart control the flow of blood into the pulmonary artery and aorta?
- Tricuspid valve and mitral valve
- Tricuspid valve and aortic valve
- Mitral valve and pulmonic valve
- Aortic valve and pulmonic valve (correct)
What attaches the valve leaflets to the papillary muscles of the ventricles?
What attaches the valve leaflets to the papillary muscles of the ventricles?
- Chordae tendineae (correct)
- Aorta
- Endocarditis
- Pulmonary artery
Which of the following is a cause of valve dysfunction?
Which of the following is a cause of valve dysfunction?
- Obesity
- Viral infections
- High blood pressure
- Congenital defects (correct)
Which type of valve has three leaflets?
Which type of valve has three leaflets?
Which of the following are infectious diseases of the heart mentioned in the text?
Which of the following are infectious diseases of the heart mentioned in the text?