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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Blood passes from the right atrium to the right ventricle through which valve?
Options
A Pulmonary semilunar valve
B Aortic valve
C Right atrioventricular valve
Correct Answer
D Mitral valve
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Blood passes from the right atrium to the right ventricle through the right atrioventricular valve (also called the tricuspid valve). This valve prevents backflow of blood into the atrium when the ventricle contracts.

Hint

This valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle.

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