10 Questions
What is the purpose of the pulmonary circuit?
To pick up oxygen from the lungs
Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs?
Pulmonary arteries
What is the function of ventricles in the heart?
To pump blood through the body
What is the anatomical term used when referring to the lungs?
Pulmonary
Why does the heart pump blood to the lungs?
To pick up oxygen for distribution throughout the body
What happens when the right ventricle contracts?
It forces the pulmonary semilunar valve to open.
Where are the capillary beds located in relation to the lungs?
They are located in the capillaries of the lungs.
What is the function of pulmonary veins?
They carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
Why do pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-poor blood?
Because they are heading to the lungs.
How many pulmonary veins are there?
There are four pulmonary veins.
Learn about the major blood vessels that transport blood to and from the lungs, specifically focusing on the pulmonary arteries that carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs for refueling with oxygen. Understand the importance of these vessels in maintaining a healthy blood supply.
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