| Date | May 2013 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 13M.1.SL.TZ1.26 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 1 |
| Command term | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What is the state of the atrio-ventricular and semilunar valves when the left ventricle contracts?
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