The heart is a pump that is constantly delivering purified or oxygenated blood from the left chambers of the heart (left side from the person’s perspective), to millions of cells all over the body, through a large network of blood vessels called arteries. At the same time, impure blood created by the metabolism happening in these cells is collected through a large network of blood vessels called veins and sent to the right chambers of heart, and in turn to the lungs, for purification or oxygenation. Such a mechanism is called a double circulation system.
The only exception to this rule, are the pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein. The pulmonary artery delivers impure blood to the lungs for purification while the purified blood from the lungs is sent to the heart through the pulmonary vein.
Interestingly, there are several differences between arterial and venous blood. These differences matter to pathologists who conduct diagnostic tests and other types of doctors too, during various treatments meted out to patients. It’s also useful for the common man to be aware of these differences.
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Updated on 22nd Jan 2024
Easy and clear explanation of the topic. Listing the topics on which they differ makes it easier to understand.
Never knew arterial blood is also rich in vitamins, amino acids, minerals and glucose. Good article. Keep up your good work Kauvery. Love all your articles
Great read that clearly explains the topic.
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