The four important valves in the heart Flashcards
1
Q
It prevents the backflow of blood to the right atrium when the right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs. What is this?
A
the tricuspid valve
2
Q
It prevents the backflow of blood to the left atrium when the left ventricle pumps blood through the aorta and to the rest of the body. What is this?
A
the mitral valve
3
Q
The _ regulates the deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs for purification.
A
the pulmonary valve
4
Q
The _ regulates the oxygenated blood pumped from the left ventricle to the rest of the body.
A
the aortic valve
