The valve that is present at the base of the aorta is called________.

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Solution

Aorta:
Aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart to the body tissues.
Aortic valve:
The aortic valve is one of the semilunar valves and the other is a pulmonary valve.
It is present at the base of the aorta and consists of three cusps or flaps i.e it is a tricuspid valve.
It is responsible for preventing the backflow of the blood again to the heart.
Final answer: The valve that is present at the base of the aorta is called the aortic valve.

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