Compare the systemic and pulmonary circulations. Discuss thefunction of arteries and veins in each system.
Compare the systemic and pulmonary circulations. Discuss the
function of arteries and veins in each system.
Blood circulation is referred to as blood supply to all the tissues and the body from the heart. Blood circulation is necessary to fulfill the body's nutrient and oxygen demand.
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Pulmonary circulation |
Systemic circulation |
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Pulmonary circulation transports deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs via the pulmonary artery. |
Systemic circulation transports oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the body tissues via the aorta. |
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Pulmonary circulation uses of pulmonary vein for carrying oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart. |
Systemic circulation carries deoxygenated blood from the body to the right atrium using superior and inferior vena cava. |
Pulmonary circulation using pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein transports the blood. The pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood, and the pulmonary vein carries oxygenated blood.
The systemic circulation uses the aorta and superior and inferior vena cava for carrying oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
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