PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

BLOOD VESSELS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
deoxygenated blood that goes from the heart to the lungs is called what?
A
pulmonary circulation
B
systemic circulation
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Pulmonary circulation is the system of transportation that shunts de-oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs to be re-saturated with oxygen before being dispersed into the systemic circulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pulmonary circulation transports oxygen-poor blood from the right ventricle to the lungs, where blood picks up a new blood supply. Then it returns the oxygen-rich blood to the left atrium.

Detailed explanation-3: -The only artery that picks up deoxygenated blood is the pulmonary artery, which runs between the heart and lungs.

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