Heart murmurs may be caused by ________. This causes valves to be less compliant, creating difficulty for blood to move from one chamber to another.

A. septal defects
B. fibrillation
C. stenosis
D. regurgitation


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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