Q.

 Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is

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a

more than that in the pulmonary vein

b

less than that in the venae cavae

c

same as that in the aorta

d

more than that in the carotid.

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Blood pressure in the pulmonary artery is more than that in the pulmonary vein. Blood pressure in the arteries is much higher than in the veins, in part due to receiving blood from the heart after contraction, but also due to their contractile capacity. The tunica media of arteries is thickened compared to veins, with smoother muscle fibers and elastic tissue.

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