Blood flowing from the left atrium to the left ventricle flows through the ________ valve.
A) aortic
B) tricuspid
C) pulmonary
D) bicuspid
E) papillary

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The valve located between the left atrium and the left ventricle is the bicuspid valve, also known as the mitral valve. This valve has two flaps that open to allow blood to flow from the atrium to the ventricle and close to prevent backflow of blood. The aortic valve is located between the left ventricle and the aorta, the pulmonary valve is located between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery, and the tricuspid valve is located between the right atrium and right ventricle. Papillary muscles are located in the ventricles and are responsible for anchoring the chordae tendineae, which attach to the bicuspid and tricuspid valves.

Blood Flowing from the Left Atrium to the Left Ventricle