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    The document discusses the human circulatory system. It explains that humans have a closed, double circulatory system where blood passes through the heart twice - first to the lungs to receive oxygen (pulmonary circulation), then to the body to deliver oxygen (systemic circulation). The lungs and heart work together to circulate and purify blood throughout the body. A double circulatory system provides an efficient way to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to ensure an adequate oxygen supply to tissues.

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    The document discusses the human circulatory system. It explains that humans have a closed, double circulatory system where blood passes through the heart twice - first to the lungs to receive oxygen (pulmonary circulation), then to the body to deliver oxygen (systemic circulation). The lungs and heart work together to circulate and purify blood throughout the body. A double circulatory system provides an efficient way to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to ensure an adequate oxygen supply to tissues.

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    The document discusses the human circulatory system. It explains that humans have a closed, double circulatory system where blood passes through the heart twice - first to the lungs to receive oxygen (pulmonary circulation), then to the body to deliver oxygen (systemic circulation). The lungs and heart work together to circulate and purify blood throughout the body. A double circulatory system provides an efficient way to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to ensure an adequate oxygen supply to tissues.

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    Double Circulation

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    Monika Kanojia
    The document discusses the human circulatory system. It explains that humans have a closed, double circulatory system where blood passes through the heart twice - first to the lungs to receive oxygen (pulmonary circulation), then to the body to deliver oxygen (systemic circulation). The lungs and heart work together to circulate and purify blood throughout the body. A double circulatory system provides an efficient way to separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood to ensure an adequate oxygen supply to tissues.

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    The circulatory system is responsible for the transportation of nutrients and gases like oxygen,

    for the body and metabolic waste products away from the body. The heart and the lungs play an
    important role in circulating and purification of blood throughout the body. But is the heart the
    only organ that helps in purification? Let’s have a brief study on double circulation and the
    relevant organs involved.

    Types of Circulatory Systems


    In animals, there are two types of circulatory systems: open circulatory system and closed
    circulatory system. The majority of mammals, including humans, use a double circulatory
    system. The closed circulatory system is further classified into two, based on the number of
    times blood circulation takes place through the heart:

    ● Single Circulation
    In a single circulatory system, the blood will pass through the heart to gills, then after purification,
    blood will be distributed to different parts of the body. Only one cardiac cycle is completed,
    hence the name single circulation. For example: single circulation is mainly seen in birds, fish,
    reptiles, etc.

    ● Double Circulation
    The heart is the key organ for blood circulation and the double circulation is an efficient way of
    circulation as it provides an effective way of circulation. The main difference is that the blood
    follows two routes – one for oxygenated blood and the other for deoxygenated blood. Hence, the
    name “double circulation.” The majority of mammals, including humans utilize a double
    circulatory system.

    The human heart is divided into four chambers:

    1. Left Atria
    2. Right Atria
    3. Left Ventricles
    4. Right Ventricles

    Further, the heart is connected to the lungs through the pulmonary artery and vein. In double
    circulation, there are two pathways in which the blood flows. They are:

    ● Systemic circulation
    Systemic circulation carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricles to the tissue capillaries.

    ● The oxygen-rich blood is transferred to the aorta for circulating into various parts of the
    body.
    ● Later, the veins and venules collect the deoxygenated blood – which is rich in carbon
    dioxide from various parts of the body.
    ● The deoxygenated blood is pumped back into the superior vena cava and then to the
    right atrium.
    ● Once, after receiving the deoxygenated blood, the right atrium carries blood to the right
    ventricle for pulmonary circulation.

    ● Pulmonary circulation
    In the pulmonary circulation, the blood circulation starts from the right atrium to the left atrium.
    In this pathway:

    ● The pulmonary artery collects the blood from the right ventricle and carries to lungs for
    oxygenation.
    ● Once, after the purification process, the oxygenated blood is pumped back to the left
    atrium through the pulmonary vein which is carried to the left ventricles.
    ● The left ventricles pump the oxygenated blood to the aorta for systemic circulation.
    Double circulation supports a strict separation of both oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
    Therefore, this circulation ensures that the body always has a dedicated supply of oxygen and
    also, it improves body efficiency. This is also one of the reasons why mammals can maintain
    their body temperatures.  Apart from the double circulation, a third portal system also exists to
    improve circulation efficiency.

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