Blood Flow Through the Systemic Circulation Is "Parallel

question 23

Multiple Choice

Blood flow through the systemic circulation is "parallel". What is the physiological importance of such an arrangement?

• A) it makes blood flow faster increasing the speed of delivery of essential nutrients and gases
• B) it prevents organs from receiving used up blood that has passed through another organ already
• C) it allows for central unified control of blood flow and blood pressure
• D) it prevents back up of blood in systemic circulation in case of heart failure

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