Understanding Pulmonary Hypertension

What does the term 'pulmonary' refer to in medical terminology?

• Heart

• Lungs

• Liver

• Kidneys

Which side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body?

• Left atrium

• Right ventricle

• Right atrium

• Left ventricle

What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?

• To filter blood

• To pump blood

• To exchange gases

• To store oxygen

What happens to blood as it passes through the lungs?

• It turns blue

• It becomes oxygenated

• It becomes deoxygenated

• It loses carbon dioxide

What is a consequence of increased resistance in the lungs due to pulmonary hypertension?

• Improved oxygenation

• Increased blood flow

• Decreased heart rate

• Blood backup