The Cardiovascular System
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Which of the following is a reason why unicellular organisms do not need a cardiovascular system?

  • They do not require nutrients or produce waste
  • They have a different method of nutrient delivery
  • Diffusion time for oxygen and glucose is very short
  • They rely on diffusion through their cell membrane (correct)
  • In small multicellular organisms like C. elegans, the diffusion time for oxygen is approximately how long?

  • 90 seconds
  • 3.6 seconds
  • 1.2 seconds
  • 30 seconds (correct)
  • For larger organisms like humans, why is a cardiovascular system essential?

  • They require a more efficient method of nutrient delivery and waste removal (correct)
  • Diffusion time for oxygen and glucose is very short
  • Their cells are more resistant to diffusion
  • They have a higher metabolic rate
  • Which of the following is NOT an essential part of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>Veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the cardiovascular system?

    <p>The system responsible for circulating blood and lymph in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

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