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What are the two divisions of the circulatory system?
What are the two divisions of the circulatory system?
systemic circulation or circuit, and pulmonary circulation or circuit
What does the term 'cardiovascular system' refer to?
What does the term 'cardiovascular system' refer to?
It refers to the heart and blood vessels.
What is the significance of the circulatory system being closed in vertebrates?
What is the significance of the circulatory system being closed in vertebrates?
It means that the blood never leaves the network of blood vessels.
What are the components of the network of blood vessels in the circulatory system?
What are the components of the network of blood vessels in the circulatory system?
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What distinguishes the circulatory system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates like arthropods?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of vertebrates from that of invertebrates like arthropods?
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What are the two divisions of the circulatory system?
What are the two divisions of the circulatory system?
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What are the great vessels of the heart?
What are the great vessels of the heart?
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What is the difference between a closed circulatory system and an open circulatory system?
What is the difference between a closed circulatory system and an open circulatory system?
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What are the terms used interchangeably with the circulatory system?
What are the terms used interchangeably with the circulatory system?
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What is the network of blood vessels composed of?
What is the network of blood vessels composed of?
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