Asked by
Paula Twitty
on Oct 19, 2024
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Blood in the superior vena cava will enter the ________.
A) aorta
B) right atrium
C) pulmonary trunk
D) pulmonary arteries
E) pulmonary veins
Superior Vena Cava
The large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body into the right atrium of the heart.
Right Atrium
The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body through the venae cavae and pumps it into the right ventricle.
Aorta
Originating from the heart's left ventricle and extending to the abdomen, this is the body's largest artery, responsible for distributing oxygen-rich blood throughout the body.
- Acquire knowledge of how blood navigates through the different chambers of the heart and the vessels connected to them.
Verified Answer
CJ
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge of how blood navigates through the different chambers of the heart and the vessels connected to them.