10 Questions
What is the function of systemic circulation?
Supplies blood from the heart's left ventricle to all organs/tissues in the body except the lungs
Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the vena cava?
Right atrium
What is the main function of pulmonary circulation?
Supplies blood from the heart's right ventricle to the pulmonary artery and then to the lungs
What is the structure of the heart divided into?
Four chambers
What is regarded as the major pump of blood in the body?
The heart
What is the main function of circulation?
To supply tissues with O2 and nutrients, and remove waste products of metabolism
Which type of circulation supplies blood from the heart's left ventricle to all organs/tissues in the body except the lungs?
Systemic circulation
Which chamber of the heart pumps out blood into the pulmonary artery leading to the lungs?
Right ventricle
What is the structure of the heart divided into?
Four chambers
What is the function of pulmonary circulation?
To supply blood from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs
Test your knowledge about the functions and types of circulation in the human body. Learn about how circulation services the needs of tissues, regulates electrolyte balance, and conducts hormones between organs.
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