How does the circulatory system bring oxygen to every cell in the body?
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Human circulatory system:
The circulatory system, which includes the heart, blood arteries, lymph, blood, and lymphatic vessels and glands, is the system that circulates blood and lymph (hemolymph in insects) throughout the body.
The circulatory system is in charge of transporting blood, oxygen, nutrients, and other gases to and from cells, as well as hormones.
In humans, there are two types of circulation:
Pulmonary circulation: Pulmonary circulation is the movement of blood from the heart to the lungs. It delivers deoxygenated blood to the lungs, where it gets oxygenated and carbon dioxide is released. After that, the oxygenated blood returns to the heart.
Systematic circulation:
The systemic circulation is in charge of maintaining a healthy blood flow to all bodily tissues. It transports oxygen and nutrients to the cells while also assisting in the elimination of carbon dioxide and waste.
The arteries transport oxygen-rich blood from the left ventricle to the capillaries in the body's tissues, known as systemic circulation. It transports blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
