The Dicrotic Notch in the Aortic Pressure Curve Is Due

question 51

Multiple Choice

The dicrotic notch in the aortic pressure curve is due to the

• A) increase in intraventricular pressure during ejection.
• B) backflow of blood toward the ventricles.
• C) closure of the left AV valve.
• D) elasticity of the arterial wall.
• E) closure of the semilunar valves.

---

Definitions:

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security that represents ownership in a corporation and entitles the holder to a share of the company's profits through dividends.

Statement Of Comprehensive Income

A financial statement that includes all income, expenses, and comprehensive income items, presenting a complete picture of a company's financial performance.

Non-cash Item

Expenses or income that do not result in an actual cash outlay or receipt, like depreciation, amortization, or stock-based compensation.

Depreciation

An accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, representing how much of an asset's value has been used up.