Asked by
Spencer Britton
on Dec 11, 2024Verified
If a drop of blood is located in the left ventricle, through what structure will it next pass?
A) Bicuspid valve
B) Aortic semilunar valve
C) Pulmonary trunk
D) Aorta.
Bicuspid Valve
Another term for the mitral valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart; it has two flaps (cusps).
Aortic Semilunar Valve
A valve in the heart between the left ventricle and the aorta that prevents blood from flowing back into the ventricle.
Pulmonary Trunk
A major blood vessel that exits the right ventricle of the heart, dividing into the left and right pulmonary arteries to carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.
- Recognize the routes through which blood circulates within the heart, encompassing the valves and cardiac chambers.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the routes through which blood circulates within the heart, encompassing the valves and cardiac chambers.