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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The two atria of the heart are separated by the:
Options
A Interventricular septum
B Atrioventricular valve
C Interatrial septum
Correct Answer
D Epicardium
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The two atria are separated by a thin interatrial septum. This wall prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood between the left and right atria.

Hint

This septum separates the two upper chambers of the heart.

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