Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which chamber of the heart pumps oxygenated blood to the entire body?
A. Left atrium
B. Right ventricle
C. Left ventricle
D. Right atrium
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The left ventricle pumps blood into the aorta and to the systemic circulation. Its wall is the thickest because it must generate high pressure.

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