What are Korotkoff sounds?

A) Abnormal sounds heard over the carotid arteries
B) The sounds heard when taking a blood pressure
C) Sounds that indicate a significant heart murmur
D) Sounds over an artery that indicate turbulent blood flow


Answer: B) The sounds heard when taking a blood pressure

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