The Semilunar Valves

Question

The semilunar valves
A) receive blood from the contracting ventricles.
B) are anchored by chordae tendineae.
C) "see" only oxygenated blood.
D) "see" only unoxygenated blood.

Accepted Answer

The semilunar valves, which include the aortic and pulmonary valves, receive blood from the contracting ventricles as they open to allow blood to be ejected from the heart into the aorta and pulmonary artery, respectively.