What are the normal, rope-like connective tissues attached to valve leaflets of the tricuspid and mitral valves?
A) vegetations
B) chordae tendineae
C) ventricles
D) Purkinje fibers
B
Explanation: A) Vegetations are abnormal growths on the valve.
B) Correct!
C) Ventricles are not ropelike structures.
D) Purkinje fibers are tiny nerve branches, not ropelike structures.
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