The Mitral Valve Prevents Backflow of Blood from the _________

Question

The mitral valve prevents backflow of blood from the _________ into the _________.
A)left atrium; left ventricle
B)right ventricle; right atrium
C)right atrium; right ventricle
D)left ventricle; left atrium

Accepted Answer

The mitral valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle, prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle back into the left atrium during ventricular contraction.