The portion of the circulation governed by the right side of the heart is the _______________ circulation.

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The right side of the heart receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation. This portion of the circulation is known as the pulmonary circulation. Systemic circulation refers to the portion of the circulation that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Cerebral and extremity circulations are more specific and refer to the blood supply to the brain and to the limbs (arms and legs), respectively.

The Portion of the Circulation Governed by the Right Side