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What causes the 'Lub' sound of the heart?

AClosing of semilunar valves
BOpening of AV valves
CClosing of AV valves
DOpening of semilunar valves

✓ Correct Answer: CClosing of AV valves

The first heart sound (S1) or 'lub' is caused by the closure of the atrioventricular (mitral and tricuspid) valves.

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