Which of the following describe(s) S1, the first heart sound? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is associated with closure of the mitral and tricuspid valves.
b. It is a high-pitched sound.
c. It can be heard most clearly with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
d. The best listening point is in the aortic area.
e. The "split" sound can best be detected in the tricuspid area.
A, B, C, E
S1 is the sound associated with mitral and tricuspid valve closure and is heard most clearly in the mitral and tricuspid areas. S1 sounds are high pitched and heard best with the diaphragm of the stethoscope.
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