Asked by Victoria Brungot on May 20, 2024
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Oxygen-poor blood passes through the ________.
A) right AV (tricuspid) and pulmonary valves
B) right AV (tricuspid) valve only
C) left AV (mitral) and aortic valves
D) left AV (mitral) valve only
E) pulmonary and aortic valves
Oxygen-poor Blood
Blood that has delivered its oxygen to the tissues of the body and is returning to the lungs to be reoxygenated.
Pulmonary Valves
Heart valves located at the opening of the pulmonary artery that prevent backflow of blood into the right ventricle.
Aortic Valves
The valve in the heart that controls blood flow from the left ventricle into the aorta.
- Acquire familiarity with the specific physical qualities and measurements of the adult heart.
Verified Answer
MY
Marcos YanesMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Oxygen-poor blood passes through the right atrioventricular (AV) or tricuspid valve as it moves from the right atrium to the right ventricle, and then through the pulmonary valve as it exits the right ventricle to the pulmonary arteries to get oxygenated in the lungs.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire familiarity with the specific physical qualities and measurements of the adult heart.