The tricuspid and mitral (bicuspid)valves are known as ________ because they separate the atria from the ventricles.

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The tricuspid and mitral (bicuspid) valves are known as atrioventricular (AV) valves because they separate the atria from the ventricles. Semilunar valves separate the ventricles from the arteries (pulmonary and aortic valves), while the pulmonary valve specifically regulates blood flow between the right ventricle and the pulmonary artery. The aortic valve specifically regulates blood flow between the left ventricle and the aorta.

The Tricuspid and Mitral (Bicuspid)valves Are Known as ________ Because