PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

HEART

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which side of the heart contains oxygenated blood?
A
the right
B
the left
C
the superior region
D
the inferior region
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The oxygenated blood is brought back to the heart by the pulmonary veins which enter the left atrium. From the left atrium blood flows into the left ventricle. The left ventricle pumps the blood to the aorta which will distribute the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The right side pumps deoxygenated blood (low in oxygen and high in carbon dioxide) to the lungs. The left side pumps oxygenated blood (high in oxygen and low in carbon dioxide) to the organs of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The right side of the heart The right upper chamber (atrium) takes in deoxygenated blood that is loaded with carbon dioxide. The blood is squeezed down into the right lower chamber (ventricle) and taken by an artery to the lungs where the carbon dioxide is replaced with oxygen.

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