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Closure of aortic valve occurs before the following event_______________?

Correct answer: B. Isovolumetric relaxation

  • A. Isovolumetric contraction
  • B. Isovolumetric relaxation
  • C. Pre-diastole
  • D. Pre-systole

Explanation

Aortic valve closure marks the start of isovolumetric ventricular relaxation, when all valves are briefly closed and ventricular pressure falls rapidly. Thus it occurs immediately before that phase.

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