The Pulmonary Circuit

question 36

Multiple Choice

The pulmonary circuit

• A) sends oxygen-poor blood to the heart.
• B) brings oxygen-poor blood from the tissues.
• C) sends oxygen-poor blood to the lungs.
• D) brings oxygen-rich blood to the tissues.
• E) does none of the above.

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