Which of the Following Statements Are True of Pulmonary Circulation

question 93

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of pulmonary circulation? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

• A)This pathway of circulation begins at the right ventricle and ends at the right atrium.
• B)Blood pressure in the pulmonary capillaries is 30 to 35 mmHg.
• C)Gas exchange in the pulmonary capillaries depends on the process of filtration.
• D)The pulmonary veins return oxygenated blood to the right atrium.
• E)None are correct.

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Definitions:

Carboxyl Group's Hydrogen

The hydrogen atom attached to the oxygen in the carboxyl functional group -COOH, known for its acidity.

Propanoic Acid

An organic carboxylic acid with the chemical formula C3H6O2, known for its foul odor and use in food preservatives.

Organic Halide

Organic compounds containing one or more halogen atoms (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine) attached to carbon atoms, widely used in organic synthesis and industrial applications.

Cyanide Ion

A negatively charged ion (CN-) known for its high toxicity; it is composed of one carbon atom triple-bonded to a nitrogen atom.