A Mitral Valve Prolapse is an Example of an Incompetent

Question

A mitral valve prolapse is an example of an incompetent atrioventricular valve.

Accepted Answer

A mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the mitral valve does not close properly during contraction of the left ventricle, resulting in backflow of blood into the left atrium. This is an example of an incompetent (or insufficient) atrioventricular valve.