The aortic valve

a. prevents the backflow of blood into the aorta during ventricular diastole
b. prevents the backflow of blood into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole
c. prevents the backflow of blood into the right ventricle during ventricular diastole
d. closes when the first heart sound is heard
e. does not do any of the above


B

Anatomy & Physiology

You might also like to view...

The virus that causes measles can be transmitted through the air from one person to another.?

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Anatomy & Physiology

The process by which phagocytes exit capillaries and enter injured tissue is called _________.

A. chemotaxis B. leukocytosis C. diffusion D. diapedesis

Anatomy & Physiology

Which of the following is an inherited trait influenced by multiple alleles?

A) skin color B) ABO blood types C) sickle cell anemia D) color blindness

Anatomy & Physiology

Which are true of the diaphragm? Choose all that apply.

A. It is made of skeletal muscle. B. It is made of smooth muscle. C. Contraction of it increases the size of the lungs. D. Relaxation of it increases the size of the lungs.

Anatomy & Physiology