A 65-year-old male develops blockage in the pulmonary artery. As a result, blood would first back up into the:
A) aorta.
B) left ventricle.
C) pulmonary veins.
D) right ventricle.

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The pulmonary artery carries blood from the right ventricle to the lungs, so if there is a blockage in the pulmonary artery, blood would back up into the right ventricle.

A 65-Year-Old Male Develops Blockage in the Pulmonary Artery