The mitral or bicuspid valve,

A. prevents blood from back flowing into the left atrium
B. prevents blood from back flowing into the right atrium
C. prevents the blood from back flowing into the lungs
D. is located between the left atrium and the right ventricle


Answer: A. prevents blood from back flowing into the left atrium

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