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The heart acts as the central pump for the circulatory system, which is responsible for transporting carbon dioxide away from cells as described in [1] and [2]. Specifically, the heart facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide by pumping oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs during pulmonary circulation, as detailed in [3].
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List of systems of the human body - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
referenceThe circulatory system circulates blood to transport nutrients, waste, hormones, oxygen, and carbon dioxide, and aids in maintaining pH and temperature, utilizing blood, the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries.
7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections instituteofhumananatomy.com 1 fact
procedurePulmonary circulation involves the right side of the heart pumping oxygen-depleted blood to the lungs via the pulmonary artery, where the blood releases carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen before returning to the left side of the heart through the pulmonary veins.
Human body | Organs, Systems, Structure, Diagram, & Facts britannica.com 1 fact
claimThe circulatory system is composed of the heart, blood, and blood vessels; it circulates transport fluid to provide cells with oxygen and nutrients while removing waste products like carbon dioxide and toxic nitrogen compounds.