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What distinguishes the circulatory system of fish from that of mammals?
What distinguishes the circulatory system of fish from that of mammals?
Which part of the fish heart is responsible for receiving blood from the body tissues?
Which part of the fish heart is responsible for receiving blood from the body tissues?
Which feature of fish circulatory systems is considered an adaptation for their aquatic environment?
Which feature of fish circulatory systems is considered an adaptation for their aquatic environment?
What is a major difference between the heart structure of fish and mammals?
What is a major difference between the heart structure of fish and mammals?
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What role does the bulbus arteriosus play in the fish circulatory system?
What role does the bulbus arteriosus play in the fish circulatory system?
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In what manner is blood circulated in a fish's body?
In what manner is blood circulated in a fish's body?
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Which statement about the heart of fish is accurate?
Which statement about the heart of fish is accurate?
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What is the consequence of having a closed circulatory system in fish?
What is the consequence of having a closed circulatory system in fish?
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What is the primary source of oxygen for fish in their circulatory system?
What is the primary source of oxygen for fish in their circulatory system?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Fish
- Fish are cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates present in both saline and freshwater environments.
- They possess a closed circulatory system, meaning blood is contained within blood vessels and does not enter body cavities.
Circulatory System
- Fish have a single circulatory pattern where blood passes through the heart only once per complete circuit.
- Deoxygenated blood returns from body tissues to the heart, then is pumped to the gills for oxygenation.
- Gaseous exchange occurs in the gills, allowing oxygenated blood to circulate throughout the body.
Comparison with Mammalian Circulation
- In mammals, deoxygenated blood enters the heart, is pumped to the lungs for oxygenation, and returns to the heart before being distributed throughout the body.
- Fish possess a simpler circulatory system compared to mammals.
Structure of Fish Heart
- The fish heart is a muscular structure located behind and below the gills, enclosed by the pericardial membrane (pericardium).
- It consists of four parts: atrium, ventricle, sinus venosus (thin-walled structure), and bulbus arteriosus, but is functionally considered a two-chambered heart.
- The four parts are arranged linearly rather than forming a single organ, differing from human heart anatomy.
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Test your knowledge on the anatomy and physiology of fish. Explore topics like their circulatory system, habitat, and characteristics. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these fascinating aquatic vertebrates.
