While Auscultating Heart Sounds During a Checkup, Andy's Doctor Hears

question 54

Multiple Choice

While auscultating heart sounds during a checkup, Andy's doctor hears a high-pitched sound during ventricular contraction. Which type of valve could cause this?

• A) stenotic aortic semilunar valve
• B) deficient pulmonary semilunar valve
• C) incompetent tricuspid valve
• D) insufficient mitral (bicuspid) valve

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