THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

HEART AND PERICARDIUM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the delivery of blood to and from the heart itself called?

A	coronary circulation
B	pulmonary circulation
C	systemic circulation
D	cardiac circulation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The coronary arteries provide the main blood supply to the heart. The coronary arteries also supply the myocardium with oxygen to allow for the contraction of the heart and thus causing circulation of the blood throughout the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coronary circulation is the circulation of blood in the arteries and veins that supply the heart muscle (myocardium). Coronary arteries supply oxygenated blood to the heart muscle. Cardiac veins then drain away the blood after it has been deoxygenated.

Detailed explanation-3: -coronary circulation, part of the systemic circulatory system that supplies blood to and provides drainage from the tissues of the heart.

Detailed explanation-4: -The function of the coronary arteries and their branches is to supply your heart with blood. Your heart muscles need the oxygen and nutrients in blood so they can pump blood through your heart and the rest of your body.

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