AFAA Personal Trainer Certification Practice Exam

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What is the function of the ventricles in the heart?

Receive oxygenated blood from the atria
Regulate blood pressure
Pump blood out of the heart
Filter deoxygenated blood

The correct answer is: Pump blood out of the heart

The function of the ventricles in the heart is primarily to pump blood out of the heart. The heart consists of four chambers: the right and left atria, and the right and left ventricles. The ventricles have thick, muscular walls that enable them to generate the force necessary to push blood into the arteries. The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood into the pulmonary arteries, leading to the lungs for oxygenation. The left ventricle, which has the thickest walls, pumps oxygenated blood into the aorta, supplying the rest of the body with vital nutrients and oxygen. This pumping action is crucial for maintaining proper circulation throughout the body and ensuring that all tissues receive adequate blood supply. The function of the ventricles is central to cardiovascular physiology and is a key component of the heart's overall role in supporting life.