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Blood and lungs are functionally linked through the pulmonary circulation circuit, where blood is transported to the lungs to exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, the respiratory system, which includes the lungs, is responsible for delivering oxygen directly to the blood as noted in [3].
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Human body systems: Overview, anatomy, functions | Kenhub kenhub.com 1 fact
claimThe circulatory system consists of three separate circuits: the pulmonary circulation (between heart and lungs), the coronary circulation (supplying blood to the heart muscle), and the systemic circulation (carrying blood to the rest of the body).
Chapter 1. Body Structure – Human Anatomy and Physiology I louis.pressbooks.pub 1 fact
imageThe Respiratory System removes carbon dioxide from the body and delivers oxygen to the blood; it consists of the nasal passage, trachea, and lungs.
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.