Which of the following is responsible for the 'lub-dub' sound of the heart? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is responsible for the 'lub-dub' sound of the heart?
A. Opening of heart valves
B. Closing of heart valves
C. Blood flow turbulence
D. Contraction of ventricles
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The first heart sound 'lub' is caused by the closure of the atrioventricular valves (mitral and tricuspid) at the beginning of ventricular systole. The second sound 'dub' is due to closure of semilunar valves (aortic and pulmonary) at the end of systole. Abnormal sounds (murmurs) indicate valve defects. This is due to turbulence, but the sound specifically is produced by valve closure.

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