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Major Blood Vessels: Pulmonary Arteries

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What is the purpose of the pulmonary circuit?

To regulate blood pressure

To pick up oxygen from the lungs (correct)

To pump blood through the body

To deliver oxygen to the body cells

Which blood vessels carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs?

Coronary arteries

Femoral arteries

Carotid arteries

Pulmonary arteries (correct)

What is the function of ventricles in the heart?

To pump blood through the body (correct)

To provide oxygen to the heart

To regulate body temperature

To pump blood to the lungs

What is the anatomical term used when referring to the lungs?

Pulmonary Signup and view all the answers

Why does the heart pump blood to the lungs?

To pick up oxygen for distribution throughout the body Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the right ventricle contracts?

It forces the pulmonary semilunar valve to open. Signup and view all the answers

Where are the capillary beds located in relation to the lungs?

They are located in the capillaries of the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pulmonary veins?

They carry oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart. Signup and view all the answers

Why do pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-poor blood?

Because they are heading to the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

How many pulmonary veins are there?

There are four pulmonary veins. Signup and view all the answers