In a patient with an abnormally leaky aortic valve, what would you expect?

A. Some backflow of blood into the aorta during ventricular diastole
B. Some backflow of blood into the aorta during ventricular ejection
C. Some backflow of blood into the left atrium during ventricular systole
D. Some backflow of blood into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole
E. Some backflow of blood into the left ventricle during ventricular ejection


Answer: D

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