If the mitral valve is unable to close properly, __________.
A) blood could flow back into the right atrium
B) blood could flow back into the left atrium
C) blood could flow back into the left ventricle
D) blood could flow back into the right ventricle

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The mitral valve, located between the left atrium and left ventricle, prevents blood from flowing back into the left atrium when the left ventricle contracts. If it cannot close properly, a condition known as mitral valve regurgitation occurs, allowing blood to flow back into the left atrium.

If the Mitral Valve Is Unable to Close Properly, __________