Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology

22. The Respiratory System

Introduction to Lung Physiology

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Which of the following is true regarding pulmonary circulation?

Pulmonary veins carry deoxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart.

Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Pulmonary arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

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Understand the role of pulmonary circulation: It is the part of the circulatory system responsible for carrying blood between the heart and the lungs.

Identify the function of pulmonary arteries: Pulmonary arteries transport blood from the heart to the lungs. This blood is deoxygenated, meaning it has a low oxygen content and needs to be oxygenated in the lungs.

Recognize the function of pulmonary veins: Pulmonary veins carry oxygenated blood from the lungs back to the heart. This blood has been oxygenated in the lungs and is ready to be distributed to the rest of the body.

Clarify the misconception: Pulmonary veins do not carry deoxygenated blood, nor do they transport blood from the heart to the lungs. Their role is to return oxygen-rich blood to the heart.

Conclude with the correct statement: Pulmonary arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs, where it will be oxygenated.