ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) — Question 7

Which chamber of the heart is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body?

Answer options

• A. Right ventricle
• B. Left ventricle
• C. Right atrium
• D. Left atrium

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The left ventricle is responsible for pumping oxygenated blood to the body, making it the correct answer. The right ventricle pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs, while the right and left atria receive blood, but do not pump it to the body.