Question

multiple choice question
blood pressure is ______ in the pulmonary circuit than in the systemic circuit.

lower

higher

the same

Explanation:

In the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary circuit (carrying blood to the lungs) has lower blood pressure than the systemic circuit (carrying blood to the rest of the body). This is because the pulmonary circulation has less resistance and shorter vessels compared to systemic circulation.

Answer:

A. lower