MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

CARDIOLOGY

MITRAL STENOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the upper chambers of the heart?
A
Atria
B
Ventricles
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The upper chambers-the right and left atria-receive incoming blood. The lower chambers-the right and left ventricles-pump blood out of your heart.

Detailed explanation-2: -The upper two chambers are called atria (singular: atrium) and the lower two are known as ventricles (singular: ventricle).

Detailed explanation-3: -The four chambers of the heart On each side of the wall, there is a small collecting chamber called an ‘atrium’, which leads into a large pumping chamber called a ‘ventricle’. There are four chambers: the left atrium and right atrium (upper chambers), and the left ventricle and right ventricle (lower chambers).

Detailed explanation-4: -The upper chambers of the heart are called atria which always receive blood.

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