Opening of the Semilunar Valves Occurs When Which of the Following

question 46

Multiple Choice

Opening of the semilunar valves occurs when which of the following occurs?

• A) The pressures in the arteries exceed those in the ventricles.
• B) The pressures in the atria exceed those in the ventricles.
• C) The pressures in the ventricles exceed those in the aorta and pulmonary artery.
• D) The pressures in the ventricles exceed those in the atria.

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