Overview of Circulation

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What is the function of systemic circulation?

  • Conducts hormones from one organ to another
  • Supplies blood from the heart's right ventricle to the pulmonary artery and then to the lungs
  • Supplies blood from the heart's left ventricle to all organs/tissues in the body except the lungs (correct)
  • Regulates the electrolyte balance

Which chamber of the heart receives blood from the vena cava?

  • Right ventricle
  • Left atrium
  • Right atrium (correct)
  • Left ventricle

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 (correct)
  • Regulates the acid-base balance
  • Supplies blood from the heart's left ventricle to all organs/tissues in the body except the lungs
  • Pumps out blood into the aorta

What is the structure of the heart divided into?

<p>Four chambers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is regarded as the major pump of blood in the body?

<p>The heart (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of circulation?

<p>To supply tissues with O2 and nutrients, and remove waste products of metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of circulation supplies blood from the heart's left ventricle to all organs/tissues in the body except the lungs?

<p>Systemic circulation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chamber of the heart pumps out blood into the pulmonary artery leading to the lungs?

<p>Right ventricle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of the heart divided into?

<p>Four chambers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of pulmonary circulation?

<p>To supply blood from the heart's right ventricle to the lungs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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