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pulmonary circulation
the circulation of blood to and from the lungs. Unoxygenated blood from the right ventricle flows through the right and left
pulmonary arteries to the right and left lungs. After entering the lungs, the branches subdivide, finally emerging as capillaries
which surround the alveoli and release the carbon dioxide in exchange for a fresh supply of oxygen. The capillaries unite
gradually and assume the characteristics of veins. These veins join to form the pulmonary veins, which return the oxygenated
blood to the left atrium. See also circulatory system.

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