Using the Following Answer Code, Indicate Which Pressure Relationship Exists

question 144

Multiple Choice

Using the following answer code, indicate which pressure relationship exists during the time in question.
-when the aortic valve closes

• A)aortic pressure > ventricular pressure > atrial pressure
• B)ventricular pressure > aortic pressure > atrial pressure
• C)aortic pressure > atrial pressure > ventricular pressure
• D)ventricular pressure > atrial pressure > aortic pressure
• E)atrial pressure > ventricular pressure > aortic pressure

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