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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What is the correct path of blood flow through the right side of the heart?
Options
A Right ventricle -> tricuspid valve -> right atrium
B Right atrium -> tricuspid valve -> right ventricle -> pulmonary valve -> pulmonary artery
Correct Answer
C Right atrium -> mitral valve -> right ventricle
D Pulmonary vein -> right atrium -> right ventricle
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Blood flows from the right atrium, through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle, then through the pulmonary valve to the pulmonary artery.

Hint

This path sends deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

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