Tests reveal that Mrs.Roger's mitral valve does NOT close properly,allowing a backflow of blood with each heart contraction The medical word to describe this valve problem is ________.
A)depolarization
B)decompensation
C)regurgitation
D)bruit

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A)Depolarization happens normally with each heartbeat.
B)Decompensation describes an inability of the heart to contract strongly.
C)Correct! Regurgitat/o- means "backward flow."
D)A bruit is the sound blood makes going through an artery with atherosclerosis.

Tests Reveal That Mrs