Physiology – MCQ 29 – Special features of Pulmonary circulation

Pulmonary circulation differs from systemic circulation
a) Pulmonary vasodilation in hypoxia
b) Pulmonary vasoconstriction in hypoxia
c) Decreased blood volume during systole
d) Increased basal vasoconstrictor tone

Correct answer : b) Pulmonary vasoconstriction in hypoxia

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