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What does the blood circulatory system in vertebrates consist of?
What does the blood circulatory system in vertebrates consist of?
- Heart, lungs, and blood vessels
- Heart, blood vessels, and blood (correct)
- Heart, liver, and blood vessels
- Heart, kidneys, and blood vessels
What is the meaning of 'cardiovascular system' derived from?
What is the meaning of 'cardiovascular system' derived from?
- Latin pulmo meaning lungs
- Greek kardia meaning heart (correct)
- Latin cerebrum meaning brain
- Greek nephros meaning kidneys
What is the characteristic of the circulatory system in vertebrates?
What is the characteristic of the circulatory system in vertebrates?
- It has no specific pattern of circulation
- It is closed, meaning the blood never leaves the network of blood vessels (correct)
- It only includes the heart and lungs
- It is open, allowing blood to flow out of the blood vessels
What are the great vessels of the heart in the circulatory system?
What are the great vessels of the heart in the circulatory system?
What is the term used for the division of the circulatory system that involves the heart and blood vessels?
What is the term used for the division of the circulatory system that involves the heart and blood vessels?