The pathway from the superior and inferior vena cavae,through the right side of the heart to the lungs is called the
A)pulmonary circuit.
B)coronary circulation.
C)systemic circuit.
D)hepatic-portal system.

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The pathway described is that of the pulmonary circuit, which carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the lungs to be oxygenated, and then returns oxygenated blood to the left side of the heart to be distributed to the body via the systemic circuit. The coronary circulation refers to the blood vessels that supply the heart tissue itself with oxygen and nutrients. The hepatic-portal system refers to the circulation of blood between the digestive organs and the liver.

The Pathway from the Superior and Inferior Vena Cavae,through the Right