Tests reveal that Mrs. Roger's mitral valve does NOT close properly, allowing a backflow of blood with each heart contraction The medical word to describe this valve problem is ________
A) depolarization
B) decompensation
C) regurgitation
D) bruit
C
Explanation: A) Depolarization happens normally with each heartbeat.
B) Decompensation describes an inability of the heart to contract strongly.
C) Correct! Regurgitat/o- means "backward flow."
D) A bruit is the sound blood makes going through an artery with atherosclerosis.
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