In Comparison to the Systemic Circuit, the Pulmonary Circuit

question 71

Multiple Choice

In comparison to the systemic circuit, the pulmonary circuit

• A) has lower resistance to blood flow.
• B) transports deoxygenated blood.
• C) has an equal pressure gradient to drive blood flow.
• D) has lower blood flow.
• E) is under greater pressure.

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