Transport Systems in Animals (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is the key difference between open and closed circulatory systems?
What is the key difference between open and closed circulatory systems?
Blood stays in vessels vs leaves vessels
What is haemolymph?
What is haemolymph?
A mixture of blood and tissue fluid
Which function does the lymphatic system perform?
Which function does the lymphatic system perform?
Prevents excess fluid buildup in tissues
Why do mature red blood cells lack a nucleus?
Why do mature red blood cells lack a nucleus?
To carry more haemoglobin
What percentage of blood is plasma?
What percentage of blood is plasma?
55%
Approximately how many white blood cells are in each mL of human blood?
Approximately how many white blood cells are in each mL of human blood?
4,000-11,000
Which enzyme do platelets release during blood clotting?
Which enzyme do platelets release during blood clotting?
Thromboplastin
How thick are capillary walls?
How thick are capillary walls?
Only one layer of cells
Why does the left ventricle have much thicker walls than the right?
Why does the left ventricle have much thicker walls than the right?
It pumps blood to the whole body
What is the correct pathway of blood flow through vessels?
What is the correct pathway of blood flow through vessels?
Arteries→arterioles→capillaries→venules→veins