While performing auscultation of the heart sounds, what does S2 signify within the hearts contraction?

a. Pulmonic and aortic valve closing
b. Pulmonic and aortic valve opening
c. Tricuspid and mitral valve closing
d. Tricuspid and mitral valve opening


Answer: a. Pulmonic and aortic valve closing

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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