Which cardiovascular structures are in the systemic circuit?Question 3Select one or more:a.aortab.pulmonary veinsc.left ventricled.vena cavaee.right ventriclef.(body)g.right atruimh.left atriumi.pulmonary arteriesj.(lungs)
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Which cardiovascular structures are in the systemic circuit?Question 3Select one or more:a.aortab.pulmonary veinsc.left ventricled.vena cavaee.right ventriclef.(body)g.right atruimh.left atriumi.pulmonary arteriesj.(lungs)
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The systemic circuit of the cardiovascular system is the path of circulation between the heart and the rest of the body (excluding the lungs). It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body, and returns deoxygenated blood back to the heart. The cardiovascular structures involved in the systemic circuit are:
a. Aorta: This is the main and largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen. It carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
c. Left Ventricle: This is one of the four chambers of the heart, located in the bottom left portion. It receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps it into the aorta, which then carries the blood to the rest of the body.
d. Vena Cavae: These are the two largest veins in the body. The superior vena cava returns deoxygenated blood from the upper half of the body to the right atrium of the heart, while the inferior vena cava brings back blood from the lower half of the body.
f. Body: The systemic circuit delivers oxygenated blood to all parts of the body (except the lungs), and carries away deoxygenated blood.
h. Left Atrium: This is one of the four chambers of the heart, located in the upper left portion. It receives oxygenated blood from the pulmonary veins and pumps it into the left ventricle.
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