Asked by Onaiz Fahim on May 25, 2024
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Mitral valve prolapse causes blood to leak back into the ________ when the ventricles contract.
A) left atrium
B) right atrium
C) aorta
D) pulmonary trunk
E) pulmonary arteries
Mitral Valve Prolapse
A condition in which the mitral valve of the heart does not close properly, sometimes causing blood to leak backward into the left atrium.
Left Atrium
The left atrium is the top left section of the heart, responsible for receiving blood rich in oxygen from the lungs and transferring it to the left ventricle.
- Absorb information regarding the physical specifics and measurements of the adult heart.
- Acknowledge the contributions of preload and afterload to the heart's pumping performance.
Verified Answer
JG
James GriffithsMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mitral valve prolapse causes the mitral valve to not close properly, allowing blood to leak back into the left atrium from the left ventricle when the ventricles contract.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb information regarding the physical specifics and measurements of the adult heart.
- Acknowledge the contributions of preload and afterload to the heart's pumping performance.