The backward flow of blood from a ventricle to its atrium or from a outflow vessel to its ventricle iscalled
A) emesis.
B) flutter.
C) fibrillation.
D) regurgitation.
E) stenosis.

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The term "regurgitation" specifically refers to the backward flow of blood from a ventricle to its atrium or from an outflow vessel to its ventricle. Option A is incorrect because emesis refers to vomiting. Option B and C are incorrect because they do not specifically refer to the backward flow of blood in the heart. Option E is incorrect because stenosis refers to a narrowing of a blood vessel or valve, not necessarily the backward flow of blood.

The Backward Flow of Blood from a Ventricle to Its