Animal Circulation Flashcards

1
Q

Open circulatory systems use ______ in its vessels

A

Hymolymph

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2
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Closed circulatory systems use ______ in its vessels

A

Blood

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3
Q

Arteries > Veins.

A

Arteries > Arterioles > Capillaries > venules > Veins

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4
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The layers of circulatory vessel walls

A

Endothelium, smooth muscle, connective tissue

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5
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Arteries and vein flow direction

A

Arteries - Away from the heart
Veins - To the heart

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6
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Double circulatory systems: Amphibians vs Reptiles vs Mammals

A

Amphibians- 2 Atriums, 1 Ventricle.

Reptiles- 2 A, 1 V, incomplete septum, extra artery of mixed blood to systemic capillaries

Mammals: 2 A, 2 V, no blood mixing

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7
Q

Blood is made up of

A

55% Plasma
45% Cellular elements

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8
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Plasma is composed of

A

Water
Ions (blood electrolytes)
Plasma protiens
Substances transported

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9
Q

Cellular elements in blood include

A

Leukocytes (White blood cells)
Platelets (Cell fragments, clotting)
Erythrocytes (Red blood cells)

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10
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Lymphatic system functions

A

Return leaked fluids from capillaries to circulatory system

Regulate fluid balance, Against against infection, Carries some waste, Carries absorbed lipids

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