Double circulation and components of blood
Double circulation means blood passes through the heart twice in one complete round: once for oxygenation and once for distribution to the body.
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Teacher explanation
Human beings have separate routes for pulmonary and systemic circulation. This keeps oxygen-rich and oxygen-poor blood largely separate and makes oxygen supply efficient. Blood also has plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, each with a different job.
Example
Blood goes heart → lungs → heart → body → heart in one complete cycle.
Simple analogy
Two loops, one heart, efficient delivery.
Common confusion
Students think blood goes to the body and lungs in one mixed route without returning to the heart in between.
Exam tip
In diagrams, show two loops and label oxygenated and deoxygenated blood clearly.
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