Which of the Following Are Involved in the Pulmonary Circuit

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are involved in the pulmonary circuit?

• A) superior vena cava, right atrium, left ventricle
• B) right ventricle, pulmonary veins, aorta
• C) right ventricle, pulmonary trunk, left atrium
• D) inferior vena cava, right atrium, aorta
• E) left ventricle, pulmonary veins, right atrium

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

Also known as adrenaline, it's a hormone and neurotransmitter involved in the "fight or flight" response.

Homeostatic Hormones

Compounds released by glands into the bloodstream to regulate bodily functions and maintain an internal balance.

Pancreatic Cells

Cells that comprise the pancreas, including insulin-producing beta cells and enzyme-producing exocrine cells.

Diabetes Mellitus

A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period due to the body's inability to produce or effectively use insulin.