alleryStart learning →What is the principal function of heart valves?
AMaintaining forward flow through openings
BSupplying blood to the heart's muscle
CSeparating the right and left sides
DInitiating rhythmic electrical signals
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Maintaining forward flow through openings
Heart valves maintain one-way flow by preventing blood from flowing backwards.
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