Asked by Hannah Saskowski on Jul 04, 2024
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blood returns to the heart through two large veins
A) systemic circuit
B) pulmonary circuit
Systemic Circuit
This component of the cardiovascular system is responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body and bringing oxygen-poor blood back to the heart.
Large Veins
Large veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood toward the heart, excluding the pulmonary and umbilical veins.
- Acknowledge the unique tasks and variances of the systemic and pulmonary circuits.
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Scottie PimpinJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The systemic circuit is responsible for carrying oxygenated blood from the heart to the body and returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart through the veins, including the two large ones, the superior and inferior vena cava.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the unique tasks and variances of the systemic and pulmonary circuits.