Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) Subject Area Practice Test

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Which of the following represents the flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle?

Aorta, arteries, capillaries, veins, vena cava
Pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta
Capillaries, arteries, veins, pulmonary trunk
Right atrium, right ventricle, pulmonary arteries, lungs

The correct answer is: Pulmonary veins, left atrium, left ventricle, aorta

The flow of blood from the left atrium to the left ventricle accurately follows the pathway described in the second choice. Blood that has been oxygenated in the lungs returns to the heart via the pulmonary veins, which deliver it directly into the left atrium. Once the left atrium fills, it contracts, pushing the blood through the mitral valve (also known as the bicuspid valve) into the left ventricle. The left ventricle then contracts, sending the oxygen-rich blood into the aorta, which distributes it throughout the body. This sequence is crucial in the systemic circulation as it ensures that the body receives oxygenated blood necessary for cellular functions. The other options present incorrect or incomplete pathways: One option describes the general circulatory route without focusing on the specific flow from the left atrium to the left ventricle, while others involve different chambers of the heart or different circulatory pathways entirely, such as pulmonary circulation instead of systemic circulation.