Asked by Dibola Vaniqi on Sep 25, 2024
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Blood flowing out of the pulmonary veins flows into the ________ and then proceeds through the ________.
A) pulmonary trunk; right ventricle
B) right ventricle; pulmonary trunk
C) right atrium; tricuspid valve
D) left ventricle; aortic semilunar valve
E) left atrium; mitral valve
Pulmonary Veins
Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium of the heart.
Mitral Valve
A valve in the heart that lies between the left atrium and left ventricle, regulating blood flow and preventing backflow.
- Understand the circulation of blood within the heart and recognize the levels of oxygen in the blood across varied cardiac chambers.
- Comprehend the anatomical features and functions of the heart's chambers and valves.
Verified Answer
CC
Caroline Calvett2 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Blood flowing out of the pulmonary veins flows into the left atrium and then proceeds through the mitral valve into the left ventricle.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the circulation of blood within the heart and recognize the levels of oxygen in the blood across varied cardiac chambers.
- Comprehend the anatomical features and functions of the heart's chambers and valves.