QUESTION 4 In the presence of ventricular septal defects, a left-to-right cardiac shunt indicates that: O a. Blood from the right ventricle enters the left ventricle b. Blood from the left ventricle enters the right ventricle Oc. Blood from the left ventricle enters the left atrium O d. Blood continues to flow normally O e. Blood stops flowing

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**Question 4**

In the presence of ventricular septal defects, a left-to-right cardiac shunt indicates that:

- a. Blood from the right ventricle enters the left ventricle
- b. Blood from the left ventricle enters the right ventricle
- c. Blood from the left ventricle enters the left atrium
- d. Blood continues to flow normally
- e. Blood stops flowing

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*Note for students: Understanding how ventricular septal defects influence blood flow is crucial for comprehending the changes in cardiac physiology. Make sure to review how these defects can alter normal circulation patterns.*
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 4** In the presence of ventricular septal defects, a left-to-right cardiac shunt indicates that: - a. Blood from the right ventricle enters the left ventricle - b. Blood from the left ventricle enters the right ventricle - c. Blood from the left ventricle enters the left atrium - d. Blood continues to flow normally - e. Blood stops flowing --- *Note for students: Understanding how ventricular septal defects influence blood flow is crucial for comprehending the changes in cardiac physiology. Make sure to review how these defects can alter normal circulation patterns.*
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