Asked by solin talamantes on Jun 29, 2024
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The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents blood from reentering the
A) right atrium.
B) left atrium.
C) right ventricle.
D) left ventricle.
E) pulmonary trunk.
Pulmonary Semilunar Valve
A heart valve that prevents backflow of blood from the pulmonary artery into the right ventricle.
- Differentiate between various types of blood vessels and their roles.
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Benice UaakaJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The pulmonary semilunar valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk, and it prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle during ventricular relaxation. Options A, B, D, and E are incorrect because the pulmonary valve is not involved in preventing blood reentry to these areas.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various types of blood vessels and their roles.
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