The pulmonary and aortic valves are also called _____ valves.

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The pulmonary and aortic valves are known as semilunar valves due to their half-moon shape, which helps them to prevent backflow of blood into the ventricles during diastole. Option A is incorrect because cuspid valves refer to the mitral and tricuspid valves in the heart. Option C is incorrect because aortic valve is one of the specific valves being referred to in the question, not a general term. Option D is incorrect because pulmonary valve is one of the specific valves being referred to in the question, not a general term.

The Pulmonary and Aortic Valves Are Also Called _____ Valves