The systemic circuit of mammals______ . a. carries blood to the lungs and back b. is shorter than the pulmonary circuit c. carries blood to body tissues and back d. allows oxygenated and oxygen-poor blood to mix

The systemic circuit of mammals______ . a. carries blood to the lungs and back b. is shorter than the pulmonary circuit c. carries blood to body tissues and back d. allows oxygenated and oxygen-poor blood to mix

Concepts of Biology

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Chapter16: The Body's System

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Problem 4ACQ: Figure 16.10 Which of the following statements about the circulatory system is false? a. Blood in...

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The systemic circuit of mammals______ .
a. carries blood to the lungs and back
b. is shorter than the pulmonary circuit
c. carries blood to body tissues and back
d. allows oxygenated and oxygen-poor blood to mix

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