Question

Differentiate between the following:

Systemic and pulmonary circulation.

Answer 1

Systemic circulation:

1. The blood circulation that occurs between the heart and the body tissues is called systemic circulation.

Pulmonary circulation:

1. The blood circulation that occurs between the heart and the lungs is called pulmonary circulation.

Systemic circulation	Pulmonary circulation
1. In this blood circulation occurs between the heart and the body parts.	1. In this blood circulation occurs between the heart and lungs.
2. Comprises of vena cava(superior and inferior), aorta and small blood vessels.	2. Comprises of pulmonary artery and vein.
3. Carries deoxygenated blood from body tissues to the right atrium and also carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle of the heart.	3. Carries deoxygenated blood from the right ventricle to the lungs and also carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the left ventricle of the heart.
4. Helps to provide nutrients and oxygen to the body and collect carbon dioxide.	4. Helps to release carbon dioxide from the blood and obtain oxygen.