The term “pulmonary circulation” is related to the:

Heart

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Lungs

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Both heart and lungs

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Arteries

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Solution

The correct option is B
Lungs

The pulmonary circulation is the portion of the circulatory system which carries deoxygenated blood, away from the right ventricle of the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood to the left atrium and ventricle of the heart.The term “pulmonary” circulation pertains to the lungs only. The pulmonary arteries and veins help in delivering deoxygenated blood to and collecting oxygenated blood from the lungs.

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