Select the correct statement about the heart valves.

The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction does not occur.

The tricuspid valve divides the left atrium from the left ventricle.

The mitral valve separates the right atrium from the right ventricle.

Aortic and pulmonary valves control the flow of blood into the heart.


The AV valves are supported by chordae tendineae so that regurgitation of blood into the atria during ventricular contraction does not occur.

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

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Compare AMP with ADP

A) AMP has one potassium ion and ADP has two potassium ions. B) AMP has one sugar molecule and ADP has two sugar molecules. C) AMP has one fatty acid and ADP has two fatty acids. D) AMP has one phosphate group and ADP has two phosphate groups. E) AMP has one binding site and ADP has two binding sites.

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