The function of the atrium is to
A)collect blood.
B)pump blood to the lungs.
C)pump blood into the systemic circuit.
D)pump blood to the ventricle.
E)collect blood and pump blood to the ventricle.

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The atrium's function is to both collect blood and pump it to the ventricle. The other choices are incorrect as pumping blood to the lungs or systemic circuit is the job of the ventricles, while collecting blood is not the only function of the atrium as it also pumps blood to the ventricle.

The Function of the Atrium Is to