Question

Differentiate between the following pair on the basis of what is given in the bracket?
Bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve (function)

Answer 1

Bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve:

1. The bicuspid or mitral valve that is also known as the left atrioventricular valve is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle.
2. The tricuspid valve that is also known as the right atrioventricular valve is located between the right atrium and the right ventricle.
3. The difference between the bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve based on their function is shown below:

Bicuspid valve	Tricuspid valve
Prevents the backflow of blood from the left ventricle to the left atrium during the ventricular systole.	Prevents the backflow of blood from the right ventricle to the right atrium during the ventricular systole.