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During ventricular systole, which of the following events occurs immediately after the QRS complex on an electrocardiogram?

A Opening of the AV valves
B Ventricular filling
C Isovolumetric contraction
D Opening of the semilunar valves

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

The QRS complex represents ventricular depolarization. Immediately following this, ventricular pressure rises due to contraction while all valves are closed, leading to isovolumetric contraction before the semilunar valves open.

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