During the systole phase of the cardiac cycle, the left ventricle contracts and blood is pumped into the aorta. Which of these valves prevents a backflow of blood into the left atrium?

aortic valve

tricuspid valve

mitral valve

Question

During the systole phase of the cardiac cycle, the left ventricle contracts and blood is pumped into the aorta. Which of these valves prevents a backflow of blood into the left atrium?

aortic valve

tricuspid valve

mitral valve

psirockin2 · Answer

I'd say the Mitral valve (Give me a minute while I go hunt for my mom's nursing book to look at the diagram)

psirockin2 · Answer

It's a bit small but I hope it helps