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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What is the correct path of blood flow through the left side of the heart?
Options
A Left atrium -> tricuspid valve -> left ventricle
B Pulmonary veins -> left atrium -> mitral valve -> left ventricle -> aortic valve -> aorta
Correct Answer
C Left ventricle -> mitral valve -> left atrium
D Aorta -> left atrium -> left ventricle
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins enters the left atrium, passes through the mitral valve to the left ventricle, and is then pumped through the aortic valve into the aorta.

Hint

This path sends oxygenated blood to the body.

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