ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) — Question 18

Mitral valve prolapse is a condition which primarily affects the .

Answer options

• A. Sino-atrial node.
• B. Bicuspid valve.
• C. Tricuspid valve.
• D. Descending aorta.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as mitral valve prolapse specifically affects the bicuspid valve, which is another name for the mitral valve. The other options are incorrect because the sino-atrial node is part of the heart's electrical system, the tricuspid valve is a different heart valve, and the descending aorta is a major artery, not a valve.