Multiple choice

The opening of aortic valve is initiated when

  1. auricles contract

  2. auricular pressure exceeds aortic pressure

  3. ventricles contract

  4. auricular pressure exceed aortic pressure
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Explanation

This will be the stimulus for aortic valve to open, as the blood will move down the pressure gradient.

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