Which of the following statements about heart valves is incorrect?

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Which of the following statements about heart valves is incorrect?

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The bicuspid valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle. The tricuspid valve prevents backflow into the right atrium. The pulmonary valve prevents backflow into the left ventricle. Correct The aortic valve prevents backflow into the left ventricle.

Explanation

The pulmonary valve prevents backflow into the right ventricle, not the left ventricle.

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