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 ‘pacemaker’ 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.

1 Answer

Answer :

(d) The flow of blood into the pulmonary artery will
be reduced.

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