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Papillary muscle is found in :-...

Papillary muscle is found in `:-`

A

Heart

B

Liver

C

Kidney

D

Lung

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks where the papillary muscle is found among the given options: heart, liver, kidney, and lung. 2. **Identifying the Location of Papillary Muscles**: Papillary muscles are structures located in the heart. They are attached to the heart's ventricles and are connected to the heart valves via chordae tendineae. 3. **Function of Papillary Muscles**: The primary function of the papillary muscles is to prevent the backflow of blood by keeping the heart valves (specifically the mitral and tricuspid valves) closed during ventricular contraction. 4. **Reviewing the Options**: - Option 1: Heart - Correct, as papillary muscles are found here. - Option 2: Liver - Incorrect, as there are no papillary muscles in the liver. - Option 3: Kidney - Incorrect, as there are no papillary muscles in the kidneys. - Option 4: Lung - Incorrect, as there are no papillary muscles in the lungs. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the above analysis, the correct answer is **Option 1: Heart**.
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