Phlebotomy Technician Practice Exam (NCPT/CPT)

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Where is the mitral valve located?

Right atrium
Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle

The correct answer is: Left ventricle

The mitral valve is located between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart. Option A is incorrect because the right atrium is not involved in the location of the mitral valve. Option B is incorrect because the right ventricle is not involved in the location of the mitral valve. Option C is incorrect because while it is the correct side of the heart, it is the atrium rather than the ventricle. The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygen-rich blood to the body, and the mitral valve helps to regulate the flow of blood between the two chambers of the heart. Therefore, the correct location for the mitral valve is in the left ventricle.