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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The mammalian heart is characterized by:
Options
A A single atrium and a single ventricle
B Complete mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
C Two atria and two ventricles preventing blood mixing
Correct Answer
D One-way flow regulated solely by skeletal muscle
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The mammalian heart has four chambers: two atria and two ventricles, with complete septal division that prevents mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

Hint

This enables efficient separation of pulmonary and systemic circuits.

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