JIPMER 2014
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2014
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Body Fluids and Circulation
JIPMER 2014 · Zoology · Body Fluids and Circulation
If due to some injury the chordae tendinae of the tricuspid valve...
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.