[NEEDS EXPERT REVIEW] Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood into systemic circulation?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
Easy USMLE item. Correct choice: A. Left ventricle.
- A. Left ventricle ✓
- B. Right ventricle
Why not B: “Right ventricle” is not Left ventricle.
- C. Left atrium
Why not C: “Left atrium” is not Left ventricle.
- D. Right atrium
Why not D: “Right atrium” is not Left ventricle.
Correct answer
A. Left ventricle
Explanation
The left ventricle pumps oxygenated blood received from the left atrium out through the aorta into systemic circulation. Basic anatomy fact; category content should still be reviewed by a subject-matter expert before publishing.
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