THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of circulation does the left ventricle pump blood to?
A
systemic circulation
B
pulmonary circulation
C
both of these
D
none of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle, through the arteries, to the capillaries in the tissues of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the systemic circulation, the left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood into the main artery (aorta). The blood travels from the main artery to larger and smaller arteries and into the capillary network.

Detailed explanation-3: -The left ventricle pumps the blood to the aorta which will distribute the oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

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