Mass transport in animals pt 2 A* notes

Question 1

Draw a diagram to show the general pattern of blood circulation in a
mammal, including the names of key blood vessels

Answer 1

Vena cava–>RA–>RV–>Pulmonary artery–>Lungs –>Pulmonary vein–>LA–>LV–> Aorta–> 1 branch to Renal artery (goes to the kidneys) then renal vein to vena cava and another branch to the rest of the body and back to the vena cava

Question 2

Name the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart and lungs