Question

Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is
a. same as that in the aorta
b. less than that in venae cavae
c. more than that in the carotid
d. more than that in the pulmonary vein​

Answer 1

The normal pulmonary artery systolic pressure is 20 mm Hg or less, and the normal mean (average) pulmonary artery pressure is 12 mm Hg. A number of disease processes affect the pulmonary circulation and increase the pressure levels in the pulmonary arteries and right ventricle.

Answer 2

Answer:

d. more than that in the pulmonary vein