Which of the Following Describe(s)S₁, the First Heart Sound

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describe(s) S₁, the first heart sound?

• A) It is associated with closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves.
• B) It is a high-pitched sound.
• C) It can be heard most clearly with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
• D) The best listening point is in the aortic area.
• E) The "split" sound can best be detected in the tricuspid area.

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