The Aortic Valve Opens

question 91

Multiple Choice

The aortic valve opens

• A) when ventricular pressure exceeds aortic pressure.
• B) at the start of systole.
• C) at the maximum ventricular pressure.
• D) immediately after atrial contraction.
• E) none of these answers.

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