During the cardiac cycle, opening of the atrioventricular valves following ventricular relaxation leads to:

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During the cardiac cycle, opening of the atrioventricular valves following ventricular relaxation leads to:

	(A) flow of blood through the atrioventricular valves from the atria into the ventricles
	(B) a decrease in the hydrostatic pressure within the ventricles
	(C) an increase in the hydrostatic pressure within the ventricles
	(D) a decrease in the hydrostatic pressure within the atria
	(E) an increase in the hydrostatic pressure within the atria

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Posted: Saturday, March 19, 2016