Body Fluids and Circulation Question 86

86. Tricuspid valve is found in between

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(a) sinus venosus and right auricle

(b) right auricle and right ventricle

(c) left ventricle and left auricle

(d) ventricle and aorta

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Tricuspid valve is present between right auricle and right ventricle. It has 3 membranous flaps to check the flow of blood in reverse direction. Sinus venosus and right auricle are guarded by sinu-atrial valve. The opening of left auricle and left ventricle is guarded by bicuspid valve. The opening of ventricle and aorta is guarded by semilunar valves.