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    Exam 37: The Heart As a Pump
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    The Function of the Papillary Muscles Is to
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The Function of the Papillary Muscles Is to

Question 3

Question 3

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The function of the papillary muscles is to


A) Hold valves open during ejection
B) Conduct electrical signals across the chamber
C) Push valves shut during ejection
D) Prevent prolapse of valves during ejection
E) Prevent regurgitation through the aortic valve

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