5 Questions
What is the function of the atrioventricular valves?
Control blood flow between atria and ventricles
What is the name of the right atrioventricular valve?
Tricuspid valve
What is the role of the chordae tendineae in relation to the atrioventricular valves?
Connect the valves' leaflets to the papillary muscles
How many leaflets does the left atrioventricular valve, also known as the mitral valve, have?
Two
What happens when the papillary muscles are relaxed?
Open the valves and allow blood flow between chambers
Learn about the different types of valves in the heart, including the atrioventricular valves and semilunar valves. Understand how these valves control blood flow between the atria and ventricles, and their structure and function.
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