The mitral valve has___ cusps while the aortic valve possesses cusps.

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Solution

Mitral valve:
It is a value due to which blood is allowed to pass from the left atrium into the left ventricle. It is also known as a bicuspid valve because it consists of two flaps or cusps.
Aortic valve:
It is located between the left ventricle and the aorta. It helps in maintaining the direction of flow in the heart.
It has three cusps on the right, left, and posterior sides.
The mitral valve has two cusps while the aortic valve possesses three cusps.

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The mitral valve has_______________ cusps while the aortic valve possesses ____________cusps.

The mitral valve has___ cusps while the aortic valve possesses cusps.