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
The function of the pulmonary circulation is to aid in gas exchange.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
Why is the pressure in the pulmonary circulation lower than in the systemic circulation?
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
We are thus to believe that Amphibia came out of the water and breathed air because by an accidental mutation they possessed lungs and a pulmonary circulation capable of atmospheric respiration.
From Hormones and Heredity by Cunningham, J. T.
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