Q. If due to some injury the chordae 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
Explanation
If chordae tendinae of the tricuspid valve become partially non-functional due to injury then the flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will be reduced.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.