The mitral valve closes
A) when left ventricular pressure exceeds left atrial pressure.
B) at the beginning of ventricular systole.
C) at the same time at the tricuspid valve.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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The mitral valve closes when left ventricular pressure exceeds left atrial pressure, which occurs at the beginning of ventricular systole, and it closes at the same time as the tricuspid valve.

The Mitral Valve Closes