Function and location of the heart valves

Question 1

The tricuspid valve and mitral (bicuspid) valve. They are located between the atria and the corresponding ventricle.

Answer 1

Atrioventricular valve

Question 2

The pulmonary valve and aortic valve. They are located between the ventricles and their corresponding artery and regulate the flow of blood leaving the heart

Answer 2

Semilunar valve

Question 3

located between the right atrium and the right ventricle (right atrioventricular orifice). It consists of three cusps

Answer 3

Tricuspid valve

Question 4

located between the left atrium and the left ventricle. It is also known as the bicuspid valve because it has two cusps.

Answer 4

Mitral valve

Question 5

They close during the start of ventricular contraction (systole), producing the first heart sound.

Answer 5

Atrioventricular valve

Question 6

The _________ valves are located between the ventricles and outflow vessels. They close at the beginning of ventricular relaxation (diastole), producing the second heart
sounds.

Answer 6

Semilunar valves

Question 7

located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary trunk. The valve consists of three cusps

Answer 7

Pulmonary valve

Question 8

located between the left ventricle and the ascending aorta.

Answer 8

Aortic valve

Question 9

Answer 9

1, relaxed

Question 10

Answer 10

2, relaxed

Question 11

Answer 11

3, relaxed

Question 12

Answer 12

1, contract

Question 13

Answer 13

2, contract

Question 14

Answer 14

3, contract