When Left Atrial Pressure Exceeds Left Ventricular Pressure

question 24

Multiple Choice

When left atrial pressure exceeds left ventricular pressure,

• A) left ventricular ejection begins.
• B) aortic blood pressure begins to rise.
• C) the bicuspid (mitral) valve opens.
• D) ventricular volume decreases.
• E) the tricuspid valve opens.

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