The Nurse Detects a Widely Abnormal Split S₂

question 35

Multiple Choice

The nurse detects a widely abnormal split S₂. At which auscultatory site would this be heard?

• A) Aortic
• B) Pulmonic
• C) Tricuspid
• D) Mitral

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Definitions:

Sister Chromatids

Identical copies of a chromosome, connected by a centromere, that are present in a cell after DNA replication.

Anaphase II

A stage of meiosis II where sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers and move toward opposite poles of the cell.

Synapsis

The pairing of two homologous chromosomes that occurs during meiosis, allowing for the exchange of genetic material between them.

Prophase I

The first stage of meiosis I where chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair, and crossing-over can occur, enhancing genetic diversity.