1. The left side of the heart is a low-pressure pump. a. True b. False 2. The major blood vessel that receives blood from the head and upper extremities and transports it to the heart is the: a. Trunk...

1. The left side of the heart is a low-pressure pump.

a. True b. False

2. The major blood vessel that receives blood from the head and upper extremities and transports it to the heart is the:

a. Trunk of the aorta       c. Inferior vena cava

b. Superior vena cava     d. Pulmonary artery

3. The course of blood flow through the heart and lungs is referred to as _______ circulation.

a. Aortic               c. Systemic

b. Pulmonary     d. Collateral