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ZOO 101 Mammalian Circulatory System Objective Question

Question

What is the function of the pulmonary circulatory system?
Options
A To transport blood to the muscles of the heart.
B To circulate blood to all parts of the body except the lungs.
C To pump deoxygenated blood to the lungs and return oxygenated blood to the heart.
Correct Answer
D To carry nutrients from the digestive system to the liver.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Pulmonary circulation pumps deoxygenated blood to the lungs to get oxygenated, and then returns it to the heart.

Hint

'Pulmo' refers to the lung.

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