What is the main difference between the pulmonary and the systemic circuits of the circulatory system?

What will be an ideal response?


The pulmonary system involves blood circulation to the lungs, while systemic circulation is concerned with the flow of blood to the rest of the body.

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Of the following muscles of the head, which one is on the nose?

A) orbicularis oris B) nasalis C) frontalis D) zygomasticus major

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Which muscle of the leg crosses and produces actions at two joints?

A) rectus femoris B) biceps femoris C) popliteus D) sartorius E) semitendinosus

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The adrenal medulla is a modified sympathetic ganglion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The muscle that retracts and elevates the upper lip is the ________ muscle

A) orbicularis oculi B) zygomaticus minor C) orbicularis oris D) masseter E) buccinator

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