Body Fluids and Circulation Question 54

54. Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is

(a) same as that in the aorta.

(b) more than that in the carotid.

(c) more than that in the pulmonary vein.

(d) less than that in the venae cavae.

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Answer : c

Hints & Solutions

(c) Arteries have higher blood pressure than vein because blood is forced inside them from heart and also their lumen is narrow.