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Chordae tendineae is found in
BiologyBody Fluids and CirculationJIPMERJIPMER 2019
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  • A heart of cockroach
  • B heart of Amphibians
  • C heart of Reptiles
  • D heart of Mammals
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The correct answer is: heart of Mammals
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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