The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is the: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The valve between the right atrium and right ventricle is the:
A. Aortic semilunar valve
B. Tricuspid valve
C. Pulmonary semilunar valve
D. Mitral valve
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The tricuspid valve has three cusps and prevents backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium during contraction. The mitral (bicuspid) valve is on the left side. Semilunar valves are at the ventricular outlets.

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