Physiology

at a Glance

Jeremy P. T. Ward, Roger W. A. Linden

Multiple Choice: Chapter 19 Introduction to the cardiovascular system

Question 19.1 The cardiovascular system

A contains approximately 7 L of blood in a 70 kg man
B is arranged mostly in series with each tissue receiving blood from the aorta
C is arranged mostly in parallel with each tissue receiving blood from the aorta
D maintains a constant pressure throughout the system