Compared with the systemic circulation under normal conditions, pressure in the pulmonary circulation is:
A) higher.
B) lower.
C) the same.
D) not connected.

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While the entire cardiac output passes through both pulmonary and systemic circuits, the pulmonary circulation offers much lower resistance and, as a result, has a much lower blood pressure.

Compared with the Systemic Circulation Under Normal Conditions, Pressure in the Pulmonary