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Question no. 77496

The cardiac valve protecting the right atrioventricular orifice: ?

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Answer: B. Tricusped valve

Explanation

The tricuspid valve features three distinct cusps guarding the right atrioventricular orifice. This cardiac valve prevents the backflow of blood into the right atrium during ventricular contraction. Proper closure ensures efficient unidirectional blood flow toward the lungs for oxygenation. Heart valves are fibrous tissue flaps that open and close in response to pressure changes. The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood before passing it through the tricuspid valve. Chordae tendineae anchor the valve cusps to papillary muscles preventing them from inverting.

Cardiologists listen for abnormal heart murmurs using a stethoscope to detect valve leaks. Valvular heart disease can impair circulation and force the heart to work much harder. Echocardiograms provide detailed moving images of heart valves opening and closing in real time. Bicuspid valve is an alternative name for the mitral valve located on the left side. Mitral valve protects the left atrioventricular orifice between the left atrium and ventricle. Option four is incorrect because only the tricuspid valve guards the right orifice.

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