Which Statement Describes the Relationship Between the Pulmonary Circulation and the Pulmonary
Multiple Choice
Which statement describes the relationship between the pulmonary circulation and the pulmonary vascular bed?
A) The pulmonary circulation is a high-pressure system with normal pressures averaging 100/60 to 120/70 mm Hg.
B) Because of the low pulmonary arterial pressures, the right ventricular wall thickness needs to be only one-third that of the left ventricle.
C) Pulmonary hypertension is defined as increased pulmonary artery systolic pressure above 20 mm Hg.
D) The most common cause of pulmonary hypertension is right-sided heart failure.
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