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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?
BiologyBody Fluids and CirculationJIPMERJIPMER 2014
Options:
  • A The flow of blood into the aorta will be slowed down
  • B The 'pace maker' will stop working
  • C The blood will tend to flow back into the left atrium
  • D The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 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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