Algonquin College Health Program Assessment (AC-HPAT) Practice Exam

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Where does the right ventricle pump blood to?

The body
The lungs
The atrium
The heart

The correct answer is: The lungs

The right ventricle's primary role is to pump deoxygenated blood into the lungs for oxygenation. This process takes place through the pulmonary arteries. As blood flows from the body, it enters the right atrium, moves to the right ventricle, and then is pushed into the lungs where carbon dioxide is exchanged for oxygen. This makes the lungs the correct destination for the blood being pumped by the right ventricle, which is essential for maintaining the body’s oxygen levels and overall cardiovascular function. The other options represent parts of the circulatory system but do not accurately reflect the function of the right ventricle. The body would be served by the left ventricle, while the atrium and heart itself are part of the structure through which blood flows, but they are not destinations for the right ventricle's output.