The dicrotic notch observed on tracing of blood pressure recording is due to

a. mitral valve closure.
b. aortic semilunar valve closure.
c. pulmonary semilunar valve closure.
d. tricuspid valve closure.


Answer: b. aortic semilunar valve closure.

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