3.1.2 Flashcards
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Why does a multicellular organism need a transport system whereas the unicellular organism does not?
Multicellular organism has a smaller SA:V ratio
multicellular organism has a higher metabolic rate
takes longer for oxygen to diffuse into the multicellular organism
longer diffusion distance
Why does a large multicellular animal like a mammal need a transport system?
small/ low SA:V ratio
diffusion is too slow / distance is too great
to supply enough oxygen
to prevent CO2 from building up
active
What type of circulatory system do animals have?
closed
double
circulatory system
How does the double circulatory system in an animal work?
Blood is carried in vessels and passes through the heart twice on each complete circuit of the body
What pressure does blood flow through the lungs?
lower
What pressure does blood return to the heart?
higher
How does a circulatory system work in fish?
blood passes through the heart once
Why is a circulatory system in fish slower than in mammals?
the pressure is lower
to avoid damage to gills
What are the differences between circulatory system in fish and mammals?
circulatory system in fish is slower and at a lower pressure
Fish have 1 atria and 1 ventricle , single
Mammals have 2 atria and 2 ventricle , double
circulatory system in mammals is faster and at a higher pressure
What circulatory system is found in fish?
closed circulatory system
single circulatory system
What circulatory system is found in animals?
closed circulatory system
double circulatory system
What circulatory system does an insect have?
open
How does the open ciculatory system work in mammals?
fluid circulates through the body cavity so tissues and cells are in direct contact with blood
What helps circulate blood in insects?
movement
What is a closed circulatory system?
blood is maintained within vessels
What is a single circulatory system?
blood passes through the heart once for each circulation
What is a benefit of having a double circulatory system?
blood can go to the lungs at a lower pressure
rather than a higher pressure
as a higher pressure would damage the lungs
blood can also be under higher pressure so that it can reach far away parts of the body
Why can’t the blood in a fish be under high pressure?
the gills would be damaged
How does the type of circulatory system limit the size of an organism?
double circulatory system
allows all cells to receive oxygen and for all body parts to receive blood and nutrients are received and glucose a lot quicker
single circulatory system will not receive these nutrients as quickly
What is an open circulatory system?>
blood is not always held in vessels
fluid circulates through the body cavity so tissue s and cells o the animals are in direct contact with blood
How does fluid move in a closed circulatory system?
tissue fluid bathes the tissues and cells delivering essential nutrients
this allows for the heart to pump blood at a high pressure
What does blood moving at a higher pressure allow?
faster delivery of oxygen and nutrients
faster removal of waste products and carbon dioxide
What are the 3 main types of blood vessel?
artery
capillary
vein
What do arteries do?
carry blood away from the heart and into the arterioles