The circulatory and respiratory systems work together to ensure that oxygen is delivered to the tissues and carbon dioxide is removed from the body. The respiratory system, particularly the lungs, facilitates the exchange of gases; oxygen is inhaled and enters the bloodstream through the alveoli. The heart, an essential organ of the circulatory system, then pumps oxygen-rich blood to the body's cells, while simultaneously returning carbon dioxide-laden blood back to the lungs to be exhaled.
How do the circulatory and respiratory systems work together in the body? Your response must include oxygen, carbon dioxide and at least one organ from each of the 2 systems. (Minimum of 3 sentences)
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