heart valves

It opens into the pulmonary artery. This topic is part of Human Body within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 4 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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Which valve controls blood leaving the right ventricle for the lungs?

Answer: Pulmonary valve

Bonus fact: It opens into the pulmonary artery.

Heart valves help prevent blood from doing what?

Answer: Flowing backward

Bonus fact: They keep blood moving in one direction.

What heart valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?

Answer: Mitral valve

Bonus fact: The mitral valve is also called the bicuspid valve.

Heart valves help keep blood flowing in what direction?

Answer: One direction

Bonus fact: Valves prevent backflow.

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