Asked by Canion Cavazos on Apr 23, 2024

The pulmonary trunk branches into the left and right ________ (letter J), which carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs.

Pulmonary Trunk

A major blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

Deoxygenated Blood

Blood that is rich in carbon dioxide and low in oxygen. It returns to the lungs for oxygenation.

Lungs

The primary organs of the respiratory system, responsible for gas exchange where blood is oxygenated and carbon dioxide is removed.

Understand the basic structure and function of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Understand the anatomical features and their roles within the heart and major blood vessels.

Learning Objectives

Understand the basic structure and function of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Understand the anatomical features and their roles within the heart and major blood vessels.