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During the systole phase of the cardiac cycle , the left ventricle contracts and blood is pumped into the aorta. Which of these valves prevents a back flow of blood into the lef…

During the systole phase of the cardiac cycle , the left ventricle contracts and blood is pumped into the aorta. Which of these valves prevents a back flow of blood into the lef…
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During the systole phase of the cardiac cycle , the left ventricle contracts and blood is pumped into the aorta. Which of these valves prevents a back flow of blood into the left atrium

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During systole, the mitral (bicuspid) valve prevents backflow of blood, known as regurgitation.
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