Which of These Statements Describes the Systemic Circulation

Question

Which of these statements describes the systemic circulation
A)It receives more blood than the pulmonary circulation.
B)It receives blood from the right ventricle.
C)It receives blood from the right atrium.
D)It is a high-pressure system compared to the pulmonary circulation.

Accepted Answer

The systemic circulation receives blood from the left ventricle, which is a more powerful pump than the right ventricle that supplies blood to the pulmonary circulation. Therefore, the systemic circulation is a high-pressure system compared to the pulmonary circulation.