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Q27
(CISF/2019)
Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
In which part of the heart and circulatory system of human body does deoxygenated blood flow?
Explanation
In the human circulatory system, the heart is divided into four chambers. The right side of the heart is responsible for handling deoxygenated blood, while the left side handles oxygenated blood.
- Vena cava: These are the largest veins (Superior and Inferior) that collect deoxygenated blood from the upper and lower parts of the body and deliver it to the right atrium.
- Pulmonary vein: This is an exception among veins; it carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left atrium.
- Left atrium: This chamber receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins.
- Aorta: This is the largest artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to all parts of the body.
Thus, deoxygenated blood flows through the vena cava, right atrium, right ventricle, and pulmonary artery.
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