The ventricle is a muscular chamber responsible for pumping blood to the rest of the body. It plays a vital role in the circulatory system by receiving blood from the atrium and then contracting to propel it forward into the arteries. The ventricle's muscular walls are thicker and stronger than the atria, enabling it to generate the force needed to push oxygenated blood to the body's organs and tissues. In the heart, there are two ventricles: the left ventricle, which pumps oxygenated blood to the systemic circulation, and the right ventricle, which pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs for oxygenation. The coordinated contractions of the ventricles ensure the continuous flow of blood throughout the body, sustaining vital functions and maintaining overall cardiovascular health.

What is "ventricle"?

A(z) „ventricle” jelentése és meghatározása angolul

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