When performing auscultation of the heart sounds, what does S1 signify within a heart's contraction?

a. Pulmonic and aortic valve closing
b. Pulmonic and aortic valve opening
c. Tricuspid and mitral valve closing
d. Tricuspid and mitral valve opening

Answer: c. Tricuspid and mitral valve closing

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