What is the physiological reason for the pulmonary circuit to experience a significantly reduced pressure gradient relative to the systemic circuit? In other words, how is a lower pressure gradient in the pulmonary circuit advantageous for physiological functioning?

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What is the physiological reason for the pulmonary circuit to experience a significantly reduced pressure gradient relative to the systemic circuit? In other words, how is a lower pressure gradient in the pulmonary circuit advantageous for physiological functioning?

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