In humans, blood returning from the big toe passes from the inferior vena cava to the _______.

A. left atrium>left ventricle>aorta
B. left atrium>left ventricle>pulmonary trunk
C. right atrium>right ventricle>aorta
D. right atrium>right ventricle>pulmonary trunk


Answer: D. right atrium>right ventricle>pulmonary trunk

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