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Body Fluids and Circulations
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If due to some injury the chordate tendinae of the tricuspid valve of the human heart is partially non-functional, what will be the immediate effect?

  • The flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down

  • The ‘pace maker’ will stop working

  • The blood will tend to flow back into the left atrium

  • The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced

Answer

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The flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down

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.

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