MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY

PHYSIOLOGY

PULMONARY PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pulmonary circulation describes the flow of blood from the heart to the ____
A
lungs
B
body
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary circulation includes a vast network of arteries, veins, and lymphatics that function to exchange blood and other tissue fluids between the heart, the lungs, and back. They are designed to perform certain specific functions that are unique to the pulmonary circulation, such as ventilation and gas exchange.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is E. The pulmonary pathway flows from the right ventricle through the pulmonary trunk to the lungs to pick up oxygenated blood. The oxygenated blood returns to the left atrium.

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