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what is pulmonary circulation of heart

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There are three circulations form the heart
1. The systemic circulation where blood is transmitted from the left ventricle through arteries to all organs and appendages
2. the cardiac circulation whereby blood is sent to the heart itself and
3. Pulmonary circulation whereby blood is sent to the lungs from the right ventricle where it recieves oxygen and back to the left atrium

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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.

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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.

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