The dicrotic notch in the aortic pressure curve is due to the
A. backflow of blood toward the ventricles.
B. increase in intraventricular pressure during ejection.
C. elasticity of the arterial wall.
D. closure of the semilunar valves.
E. closure of the left AV valve.
Answer: A
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