JIPMER2019ZoologyBody Fluids and Circulation

Chordae tendineae is found in

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Aheart of cockroach
Bheart of Amphibians
Cheart of Reptiles
Dheart of Mammals

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D. heart of Mammals

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Chordae tendineae is found in heart muscles of mammals. Chordae tendineae are group of tough, tendinous strands found in the heart of mammals. They are also called as 'heart strings' due to their resemblence with small pieces of string. They play an important role in holding the atrioventricular valves in place while heart is pumping blood.

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