Question

What type of heart murmur is associated with the condition of incompetent valves and specifically characterized by the prolapse of the mitral valve?

A) Systolic murmur
B) Diastolic murmur
C) Continuous murmur
D) Ejection murmur

Answer 1

A heart murmur associated with mitral valve prolapse and incompetent valves is known as a Systolic murmur.(option A)

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of heart murmur associated with the condition of incompetent valves, specifically characterized by the prolapse of the mitral valve, is known as a Systolic murmur (Option A). When the mitral valve is incompetent or prolapsed, it fails to close properly during systole, the phase of the heartbeat when the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood from the chambers into the arteries. This improper closure disrupts the normal one-way flow of blood and results in regurgitation, where blood flows backward, creating a heart murmur that can be heard during systole.