NEETZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation
What happens if the semilunar valves don't work properly?
Options
- ABlood will flow in both directions
- BBlood will flow only in one direction
- CBlood flow will stop completely
- DNo impact on blood flow
Correct answer
A. Blood will flow in both directions
Step-by-step solution
The openings of the right and the left ventricles into the pulmonary artery and the aorta respectively are provided with the semilunar valves. The valves in the heart allows the flow of blood only in one direction, i.e., from the atria to the ventricles and from the ventricles to the pulmonary artery or aorta. These valves prevent any backward flow ..