Explains how the heart lungs veins arteries and capillaries work together in the process of circulation Uses animation cinefluorography and a combination of artwork and a live subject to visualize ...

The changes in metabolic activity associated with endothermy and the change from gill to lung respiration has led to changes in vertebrate circulatory systems. Veins between two capillary networks are ...

veins carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart The pulmonary circuit transports blood to the lungs. The blood is oxygenated there and then carried back to the heart. Exchange of oxygen and ...

Extending the concept of an internal circulation to outside the body as extracorporeal circulation is the basis for lifesaving support systems such as dialysis, the heart-lung machine for open heart ...

Lying on your back and lifting your hips creates a gentle backbend that opens your heart and chest. This pose stimulates your lungs, enabling deeper breathing and improved oxygen circulation.

BACKGROUND: The American Heart Association (AHA), in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health, annually reports the most up-to-date statistics related to heart disease, stroke, and ...

There are notable differences between men and women in their susceptibility to many human diseases, including cardiovascular ...

Hiking at high altitudes pushes the heart to work harder to pump blood more efficiently due to the decreased oxygen levels.