Which term refers to an organ chamber or cavity that receives or holds fluid?

• A. Ventricle
• B. Septum
• C. Valve
• D. Atrium

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the definitions of the terms provided in the options: Ventricle, Septum, Valve, and Atrium.
2. Recall that a ventricle is a chamber in the heart that pumps blood out to the body or lungs, and it holds fluid (blood) temporarily before pumping.
3. Note that a septum is a dividing wall or partition between two chambers, such as the left and right sides of the heart, and does not hold fluid.
4. Recognize that a valve is a structure that ensures one-way flow of fluid (blood) and does not act as a chamber to hold fluid.
5. Understand that an atrium is a chamber in the heart that receives blood returning to the heart, and it temporarily holds fluid (blood) before passing it to the ventricles.