pulmonary circulation
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In amphibians, gas exchange also occurs through the skin during pulmonary circulation and is referred to as pulmocutaneous circulation.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Riociguat is a soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator which promotes vasodilation in the pulmonary circulation.
From Forbes ● Jul. 24, 2013
Bronchial veins carry approximately 13 percent of the blood that flows into the bronchial arteries; the remainder intermingles with the pulmonary circulation and returns to the heart via the pulmonary veins.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The function of the pulmonary circulation is to aid in gas exchange.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Columbus was the first to describe the pulmonary circulation.
From The Popes and Science The History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time by Walsh, James J.
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