WAEC Biology 1988 Question 10

Question 10

Transport in Animals

The bicuspid valve is located between the

  1. A.left auricle and left ventricle
  2. B.aorta and the left ventricle
  3. C.superior vena cava and the inferior vena cava
  4. D.right auricle and the superior vena cava
  5. E.right auricle and the right ventricle
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (left auricle and left ventricle)

Explanation

The bicuspid (mitral) valve guards the opening between the left auricle and the left ventricle; the tricuspid is on the right side.