The blood flow in the circulatory system

Question 1

what happens to the blood flow on the right side of the heart

Answer 1

• deoxygenated blood from all parts of the body is carried to the right side of the heart
• the right side of the heart pumps the deoxygenated blood to the lungs
• in the lungs, blood removes carbon dioxide and picks up oxygen

Question 2

what happens to the blood flow on the left side of the heart

Answer 2

• oxygenated blood from all parts of the body is carried to the left side of the heart
• the left side of the heart pumps blood rich in oxygen to the rest of the body
• on its way to the body , the blood loses oxygen and picks up carbon dioxide