What Is the Function of the Pulmonary Circulation

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the pulmonary circulation?

• A) To bring deoxygenated blood to the alveoli for gas exchange
• B) To bring deoxygenated blood to the heart for circulation to the lungs
• C) To meet the metabolic needs of the pulmonary tissue
• D) To meet both the metabolic needs of the pulmonary tissue and bring blood to the alveoli

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