5 Questions
Which valves prevent blood from flowing back into the atria when the ventricles contract?
Atrioventricular valves
What is the name of the right AV valve?
Tricuspid valve
What is the name of the left AV valve?
Mitral valve
What is the function of the heart valves?
To prevent blood from flowing backward
What prevents the valves from everting into the atria when the ventricles contract?
Chordae tendineae
Test your knowledge on the heart's one-way flow pattern and the role of heart valves in preventing blood from flowing backward. Learn about the function and location of the atrioventricular (AV) valves in this quiz.
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