Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A) Pulmonary vascular resistance (PVR) is equal to systemic resistance.
• B) Pulmonary vasculature is a high-pressure, high-resistance circulation.
• C) Systemic vascular resistance (SVR) is less than PVR.
• D) SVR is normally approximately 10 times higher than PVR.

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