What causes the aortic valve to open?
A) The aortic pressure becomes higher than the left ventricle pressure.
B) The left ventricle pressure becomes higher than the aortic pressure.
C) The left atrial and left ventricle pressure forces the valve open.
D) The left ventricle and aortic pressure equalizes.

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The aortic valve opens when the pressure in the left ventricle exceeds the pressure in the aorta, allowing blood to flow from the ventricle into the aorta.

What Causes the Aortic Valve to Open