Question

The valve situated between the left atrium and left ventricle is called
(1) bicuspid valve
(2) tricuspid valve
(3) mitral valve
(4) eustachian valve

• A. 1, 2 and 3 are correct
• B. 1 and 2 are correct
• C. 2 and 4 are correct
• D. 1 and 3 are correct

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

In heart, the left atrio-ventricular valve consists of two flaps and is termed bicuspid or mitral valve.
The term mitral refers to its resemblance to a miter, the headdress of a church bishop.