Circulatory System
What is the main goal of pulmonary circulation?
To pick up oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
Where does pulmonary circulation start?
Right Atrium
What happens to the blood in the lungs?
It releases CO2 and picks up oxygen becoming oxygenated.
What is the main goal of systemic circulation?
To deliver oxygen to body tissues and collect carbon dioxide.
What happens to the blood in the body’s capillaries?
Oxygen is delivered to tissues, oxygen is collected, and the blood becomes deoxygenated
How do the two loops work together?
They form a continuous figure-eight cycle, constantly circulating blood