What Are the Two Circulations That Comprise the Overall Circulatory

question 20

Multiple Choice

What are the two circulations that comprise the overall circulatory system?

• A) Pulmonary and systemic circulations
• B) Peripheral and central circulations
• C) Cardiovascular and lymphatic circulations
• D) Cardiopulmonary and peripheral circulations

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