The aortic semilunar valve prevents backflow of blood from the ____ to the ____.
A)aorta/left atrium
B)aorta/left ventricle
C)aortic vein/right atrium
D)aortic vein/right ventricle

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The aortic semilunar valve is located at the opening between the left ventricle and the aorta. Its purpose is to prevent backflow of blood from the aorta back into the left ventricle during diastole. Therefore, it only pertains to the flow of blood between the left ventricle and the aorta, making choice B the correct answer.

The Aortic Semilunar Valve Prevents Backflow of Blood from the ____