What purpose does the coronary circuit serve?
A. None; it is a vestigial set of vessels.
B. It delivers 1/20 of the body's blood supply to the heart muscle itself.
C. It delivers blood to the anterior lung surface for gas exchange.
D. It feeds the anterior thoracic wall.
Answer: B. It delivers 1/20 of the body's blood supply to the heart muscle itself.
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