During systemic circulation, blood leaves the

a. left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta.
b. right ventricle and goes directly to the aorta.
c. right ventricle and moves to the lungs.
d. lungs and moves to the left atrium.
e. right atrium and goes directly to the lungs.


Answer: a. left ventricle and goes directly to the aorta.

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