Why pulmonary and systemic circulatory systems are separated
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In mammals and birds, the pulmonary and systemic circulation are functionally separate. Discuss why they are separate and why this may be important. Consider differences in lung tissue including alveoli.
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Problem: In mammals and birds, the pulmonary and systemic circulation are functionally separate. Discuss why they are separate and why this may be important. Consider differences in lung tissue including alveoli.
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Another commonality between mammals and birds is that they have a four chambered heart. This separation into the four chambers allows for there to exist a division between pulmonary and systemic circulatory ...
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