Which chamber of the heart pumps blood to the whole body?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Left ventricle
- Step 1: The left ventricle has a thick muscular wall to push blood at high pressure around the body. Answer: Left ventricle. Why not the others: Right ventricle: The right ventricle pumps blood to the lungs only. Left atrium: The left atrium receives blood from the lungs. Right atrium: The right atrium receives blood from the body.
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