Question

If due to some injury the chordate tendinae of the tricuspid valve of the human heart is partially non-functional, what will be the immediate effect?

• 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.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced.

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.