Which chamber of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the superior and inferior venae cavae?
Correct answer: A. Right atrium
- A. Right atrium
- B. Right ventricle
- C. Left atrium
- D. Left ventricle
Explanation
The right atrium receives deoxygenated blood returning from the body through the venae cavae. The right ventricle receives blood only after it passes through the tricuspid valve, while the left-sided chambers receive oxygenated blood.
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