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Where do the pulmonary arteries carry blood in reptiles?
Where do the pulmonary arteries carry blood in reptiles?
- From the right atrium to right and left lungs
- From the right ventricle to right and left lungs (correct)
- From the left ventricle to right and left lungs
- From the left atrium to the right lung only
What is unique about the arterial system of amphibians compared to the other animal groups mentioned?
What is unique about the arterial system of amphibians compared to the other animal groups mentioned?
- It consists of truncus arteriosus, 3 pairs of aortic arches, and the dorsal aorta. (correct)
- It lacks gonadal arteries.
- Gonadal arteries arise directly from the first pair of renal arteries.
- It does not have a pulmonary-cutaneous arch.
What differentiates the gonadal arteries in mammals from those in birds?
What differentiates the gonadal arteries in mammals from those in birds?
- In mammals, they form part of the systemic arch.
- In mammals, they connect to the atria of the heart.
- In mammals, they arise directly from the dorsal arch. (correct)
- In mammals, they emerge from anterior renal arteries.
Which animal group has an arterial system with a 'right systemic arch/right aortic arch'?
Which animal group has an arterial system with a 'right systemic arch/right aortic arch'?
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What is a distinctive characteristic of the arterial system in fishes?
What is a distinctive characteristic of the arterial system in fishes?
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How do the pulmonary arteries differ in their origin between reptiles and mammals?
How do the pulmonary arteries differ in their origin between reptiles and mammals?
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