Asked by Arteria Jones on Jun 10, 2024

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A heart murmur that sounds like "lub-dup-shush" would indicate which of the following?

A) atrioventricular valve is not closing properly
B) semilunar valve is not closing properly
C) high blood pressure in the atria
D) ventricles are not contracting properly
E) low blood pressure in the ventricles

Atrioventricular Valve

Valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart that prevent the backflow of blood during ventricular contraction.

Semilunar Valve

Valve resembling a half-moon, located between the ventricles and their attached vessels.

  • Describe the various conditions affecting the cardiovascular system and their implications.
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Jesus RiveraJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A "lub-dup-shush" sound indicates that one of the semilunar valves is not closing properly, allowing blood to flow backward and causing a "whooshing" sound.