6 Questions
Where do the pulmonary arteries carry blood in reptiles?
From the right ventricle to right and left lungs
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.
What differentiates the gonadal arteries in mammals from those in birds?
In mammals, they arise directly from the dorsal arch.
Which animal group has an arterial system with a 'right systemic arch/right aortic arch'?
Birds (Aves)
What is a distinctive characteristic of the arterial system in fishes?
Absence of gonadal arteries
How do the pulmonary arteries differ in their origin between reptiles and mammals?
In reptiles, they arise from the right ventricle; in mammals, they come from the left ventricle.
Explore the differences in the vascular systems of reptiles, birds, and fish. Learn about the unique characteristics of the pulmonary arteries, arterial systems, and gonadal arteries in these different classes of animals.
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