Distinguish between the following :Atrio ventricular valves and Semilunar valves.
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Atrio ventricular valves
Semilunar valves
1. Atrio ventricular valves Eire present between the atria and ventricles. On the right side there is tricuspid valve whereas on the left side there is bicuspid valve.
1. Semilunar valves are present at the opening of pulmonary artery and systemic aorta.
2. Atrio ventricular valves prevent the back flow of blood from ventricles to atria at the time of systole.
2. Semilunar valves prevent the back flow of blood from pulmonary artery and systemic aorta back to the heart.