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An incompetent valve allows backflow of blood.

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What is the medical term meaning backflow of blood through the mitral valve?

Mitral regurgitation is backflow of blood through the mitral valve.


Into what chamber does the pulmonic valve prevent backflow of blood?

The pulmonic valve prevents backflow of blood into the right ventricle.


What valve prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium?

The valve that prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle into the right atrium is called the tricuspid valve.


Is an incompetent valve one that fails to prevent the backflow of blood?

Yes, an incompetent valve is "leay" and fails to prevent the backflow of blood. an incomp valve may tend to decrease blood flow


Where does the mitral valve allow blood to enter during contraction of left ventricle?

The mitral valve allows blood to enter the left ventricle from the left atrium during contraction of the left ventricle. This valve opens to allow blood flow from the atrium to the ventricle and then closes to prevent backflow of blood.


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What stops the backflow of blood into the left ventricle?

aortic valve.


Is this a correct statement about the heart valves the tricuspid valve divides the left atrium from the left ventricle?

No, the tricuspid valve permits one-way blood flow from the right atrium to the right ventricle. There is no valve or natural opening that allows blood flow from the right atrium to the left atrium.


Which heart valves prevent backflow into the ventricles?

The semilunar valves prevent backflow into the ventricles. The pulmonary semilunar valve prevents backflow in the right ventricle, and the aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood in the left ventricle.


What prevents backflow of Mercury?

To prevent backflow of mercury, a check valve can be installed in the pipeline. This valve allows fluid to flow in one direction only. Additionally, proper design and maintenance of the system can prevent backflow by ensuring that there are no leaks or breaks in the pipeline.


Describe the position and role of the valves in the heart?

There are 4 valves in the heart. The first valve though which the blood passes is the tricuspid which is one of the atrioventriculars (between a ventricle and an atrium) and stops backflow of blood from the right ventricle tothe right atrium. The next valve is the pulmonary valve, one of the semilunars, which stops backflow form the pulmonary artery to the right ventricle. The third valve is the mitral or bicuspid which (the other atrioventricular) which stops backflow from the left ventricle to the left atrium. The last valve is the aortic valve (the other semilunar) which stops backflow from the aorta to the left ventricel.


What is the function of semi-lunar aortic valve?

It prevents blood flowing back into the heart from the arteries.