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?

    <p>Pulmonary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the heart pump blood to the lungs?

    <p>To pick up oxygen for distribution throughout the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when the right ventricle contracts?

    <p>It forces the pulmonary semilunar valve to open.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They are located in the capillaries of the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of pulmonary veins?

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

    Why do pulmonary arteries carry oxygen-poor blood?

    <p>Because they are heading to the lungs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many pulmonary veins are there?

    <p>There are four pulmonary veins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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