What valve prevents blood from moving back from the right ventricle into the right atrium during ventricular systole?

A) bicuspid (mitral) valve
B) tricuspid valve
C) aortic semilunar valve
D) pulmonary semilunar valve


Answer: B) tricuspid valve

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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The decreased lens elasticity associated with aging that makes it difficult to focus on near objects is known as:

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