Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC) AMCA Practice Exam

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What heart chamber receives blood from the systemic circulation?

Right ventricle
Left atrium
Left ventricle
Right atrium

The correct answer is: Right atrium

The heart chamber that receives blood from the systemic circulation is the right atrium. The right atrium collects deoxygenated blood from the body through the superior and inferior vena cavae and then pumps that blood into the right ventricle. This blood has already circulated through the body, supplying oxygen and nutrients to tissues, and as a result, it has a lower oxygen content. Understanding the flow of blood through the heart is crucial. After the right atrium receives blood, it is sent to the right ventricle, which then pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. This process ensures that the body can continue to receive a fresh supply of oxygenated blood. The left atrium, left ventricle, and right ventricle each have specific roles, but it’s the right atrium that specifically handles the return of blood from systemic circulation.