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Please explain why the bicuspid valves have 2 flaps and the tricuspid valves have 3 flaps?

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Developed this way: This is how the heart developed. There's no difference in ability of the valves to function.

Dr Chilakapati agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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