Question

What is the purpose of heart valves?

• A. To pump blood all over the body
• B. To carry blood all over the body
• C. To keep blood flowing in one direction
• D. To store the blood

Answer 1

The correct option is C To keep blood flowing in one direction

Heart valves ensure that blood does not flow in the opposite direction/backwards in the heart. Right atrioventricular valve is present between the right atrium and right ventricle. Left atrioventricular valve is present between the left atrium and left ventricle.