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What is the function (purpose) of the valves which connect the heart chambers?

allows blood to flow between the two atria
allows blood to flow from the atria to the ventricle
prevents blood from flowing into the atria when ventricle pumps
allows blood to flow between the two ventricles

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allows blood to flow between the two atria

allows blood to flow from the atria to the ventricle

prevents blood from flowing into the atria when ventricle pumps

allows blood to flow between the two ventricles

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prevents blood from flowing into the atria when ventricle pumps

The valves allow the blood to flow in only one direction so for example when the left ventricle contracts the mitral valve prevents the blood from going back into the left atrium.

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