The ________ valve (letter A) prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle. It is called a semilunar valve because its cusps are shaped like a half moon.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


pulmonary

The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents blood from flowing back into the right ventricle.

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