NEET2014ZoologyBody Fluids and CirculationActual
If due to some injury the chordae tendinae of the tricuspid valve of the human heart is partially non-functional, what will be the immediate effect?
Options
- AThe flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down
- BThe 'pace maker' will stop working
- CThe blood will tend to flow back into the left atrium
- DThe flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced
Correct answer
A. The flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down
Step-by-step solution
If cordae tendinae of the tricuspid valve become partially non-functional due to injury then flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced.