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Why is it not necessary to send all the blood to the lung?

It is! We do send all the blood to the lung that's why its in seies with the rest systemic curculation not in parralel!


In the fetus only a small amount of blood travels from the heart to the lungs and back Why is it not necessary to send all the blood to the lungs?

In the fetus, the majority of blood flows from the right atrium to the left atrium through a shunt called the foramen ovale, bypassing the lungs. This is because the lungs are not fully developed and do not participate in gas exchange until birth, so sending all the blood to the lungs would be inefficient. The body prioritizes sending oxygenated blood to vital organs instead.


Which part of the heart contracts to send blood to the lungs?

The right side and sends blood to the lungs


What is the importance of the heart?

The heart pumps blood all around your body and it picks up oxygen from the lungs to send to numerous cells throughout your body. The oxygen is carried in your blood by red blood cells.


Pumps blood to lungs?

Yes, the heart does pump blood to the lungs. It supplies all regions of the body with blood.


Why the blood needs to be pumped through the lung and all parts of the body?

The blood is pumped through your lungs and other parts of your body to carry oxygen and other necessary nutrients throughout your body. It also carries the wastes like carbon dioxide out of your body. It is necessary for the blood to pass through your lungs so that your blood can pick up the oxygen and to get rid of the carbon dioxide that it picked up in the body.


What does heart and vessels do?

Send blood to all the cells of the body; bringing nourishment and removing waste. They also bring much needed oxygen to the body from the lungs.


What is the function that carries blood to the lungs?

The blood is taken to the lungs to get oxygenated and then distribute O2 all over the body


Breathing is necessary because?

The cells in your body need oxygen to live. The oxygen you breathe into your lungs gets put into your blood. Your heart then pumps the blood carrying the oxygen to all the cells in your body.


Blood from all parts of the body except the lungs goes to the?

Blood from all parts of the body except the lungs goes to the vena cava. Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart are veins.


What pick up in the lungs by the blood?

The blood picks up oxygen in the lungs and gives it to all the organs in the body that needs it.


Why does the blood go through the lungs on its journey around the body?

The blood goes through the lungs because the blood has to get purified and then go to all parts of the body.