During isovolumic contraction (also referred to as isovolumetric contraction) of the left ventricle:

Physiology Test Question

	(A) Hydrostatic pressure within the left ventricle rises rapidly.
	(B) There is a decrease in the hydrostatic pressure within the left ventricle.
	(C) There is a slight increase in the hydrostatic pressure within the left atrium.
	(D) There is no change in the hydrostatic pressure within the left atrium.
	(E) There is a slight decrease in the hydrostatic pressure within the left atrium.

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