Question

If due to some injury, chordae tendineae of tricuspid valve of the heart are partially non-functional, what will be the immediate affect

• A. The 'Pace-maker' will stop working
• B. Blood will tend to flow back into left atrium
• C. Flow of blood into pulmonary artery will be reduced
• D. Flow of blood into aorta will be slowed down.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Flow of blood into pulmonary artery will be reduced

C. Flow of blood into pulmonary artery will be reduced

EXPLANATION: If due to some injury, chordae tendineae of tricuspid valve of the heart is partially non-functional then the flow of blood into pulmonary artery will be reduced. Chordae tendineae is present between the right atrium and right ventricle.