The phase in the cardiac cycle when the mitral valve is closed and the aortic valve is open is the
A) atrial systole.
B) dicrotic phase.
C) late diastolic filling phase.
D) systolic ejection phase.
E) early diastolic filling phase.

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The systolic ejection phase is when the heart's ventricles contract, the mitral valve is closed, and the aortic valve is open, allowing blood to be ejected into the aorta.

The Phase in the Cardiac Cycle When the Mitral Valve