Question 5 (1 point)
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What are the other two names for the left atrioventricular valve?

1. mitral valve and bicuspid valve
2. tricuspid valve and pulmonary valve
3. mitral valve and tricuspid valve
4. bicuspid valve and semilunar valve

The left atrioventricular valve is known by two other names: the mitral valve and the bicuspid valve. The mitral valve’s name comes from its resemblance to a bishop’s mitre, while “bicuspid” indicates that it has two flaps or cusps, unlike the tricuspid valve on the right side of the heart, which has three.

In the grand orchestra of the heart, the mitral valve plays a crucial role in ensuring that oxygen-rich blood flows smoothly from the left atrium to the left ventricle, preventing any backflow. This ensures that your body receives the oxygen it needs to function correctly—talk about a vital performer in the concert of life!