In what way is pulmonary circulation different from circulation in other body tissues?

A. Pulmonary circulation does not exhibit vasoconstriction.
B. Pulmonary circulation does not exhibit vasodilation.
C. As opposed to other tissues, low O2 levels in the lungs induces vasoconstriction.
D. As opposed to other tissues, low O2 levels in the lungs induces vasodilation.


Answer: C. As opposed to other tissues, low O2 levels in the lungs induces vasoconstriction.

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