Anatomy & Physiology: Cardiovascular System

Circulation: arterial portion

  • Blood is then pumped from the right side of the heart to the lungs, where it takes up oxygen.
  • Oxygenated blood is then pumped through the left side of the heart via arteries to tiny blood vessels called capillaries.
  • Illustration this screen from LifeArt Collection 2000, with permission. © Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

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