Which valve prevents the backflow of blood into the left ventricle when the ventricles relax?

A. Aortic semilunar valve
B. Right atrioventricular valve
C. Left atrioventricular valve
D. Pulmonary semilunar valve
E. None of these answers is correct.


Answer: A

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