Which disorder is characterized by failure of the bicuspid valve to close properly?
A) Pulmonic valve prolapse
B) Atrioventricular prolapse
C) Sino-atrial prolapse
D) Atrioventricular prolapse.
E) Mitral valve prolapse

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Mitral valve prolapse is characterized by flaps of the mitral valve bulging (prolapsing) back into the left atrium during systole due to the failure of the valve to close properly. This can cause a variety of symptoms including palpitations, chest pain, and shortness of breath.

Which Disorder Is Characterized by Failure of the Bicuspid Valve