Mitral Valve Prolapse Is a Condition Where the Mitral Valve

Multiple Choice

Mitral valve prolapse is a condition where the mitral valve (the left atrioventricular valve) does not close fully and thus allows blood to flow "backward," which may be minor or severe depending on the extent of the condition.Into what structure would blood flow immediately "backward" in a person with mitral valve prolapse?

A) left atrium
B) left ventricle
C) aorta
D) pulmonary artery