
17.2D: Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation - Medicine LibreTexts
The cardiovascular system is composed of two circulatory paths: pulmonary circulation, the circuit through the lungs where blood is oxygenated; and systemic circulation, the circuit through the …
Pulmonary & Systemic Circulation | Circulatory Anatomy
Pulmonary circulation moves blood between the heart and the lungs. It transports deoxygenated blood to the lungs to absorb oxygen and release carbon dioxide. The oxygenated blood then …
Difference Between Pulmonary and Systemic Circulation
Sep 10, 2017 · The main function of the pulmonary circulation is to oxygenate the blood while the main function of the systemic circulation is to distribute oxygen and nutrients throughout the …
Human Circulatory Circuit: Systemic and Pulmonary
Aug 18, 2023 · Functionally, the human circulatory circuit can be divided into two types; the systemic circulation circuit and the pulmonary circulation circuit. The heart functions as the …
Circulation | Definition, Characteristics, & Function | Britannica
Oct 11, 2025 · The pulmonary circulation forms a closed circuit between the heart and the lungs, while the systemic circulation supplies oxygenated blood to and returning deoxygenated blood …
Circulatory System: Pulmonary and Systemic Circuits - ThoughtCo
May 14, 2025 · The circulatory system circulates blood in two circuits: the pulmonary circuit and systemic circuit. The circulatory system transports blood throughout the body. Kateryna …
Pulmonary and Systemic Circulations - Advanced - CK-12 …
Oct 1, 2025 · Blood in one circuit has to go through the heart to enter the other circuit. The heart-to-lungs-to-heart portion is the pulmonary circulation, and the heart-to-body-to-heart portion is …
Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation | Anatomy and Physiology …
These circuits work together to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every cell in our body. The systemic circuit sends oxygen-rich blood to our organs, while the pulmonary circuit refreshes …
Pulmonary Circulation vs. Systemic Circulation: What's the …
Oct 18, 2023 · While pulmonary circulation focuses on oxygenation, systemic circulation is responsible for nourishing and removing waste from body cells. Both systems are vital for …
Differences between the pulmonary and systemic circulations
Oct 25, 2019 · This chapter is most relevant to Section F5 (iii) from the 2023 CICM Primary Syllabus, which expects the exam candidates to be able to "understand the differences …