Transport in Animals (OCR A-Level Biology A): Quizzes
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How many times does blood pass through the heart per circuit in a single circulatory system?
How many times does blood pass through the heart per circuit in a single circulatory system?
Once
How many atria and ventricles does a fish heart contain?
How many atria and ventricles does a fish heart contain?
One atrium and one ventricle
How many capillary networks does blood pass through in single circulation before returning to the heart?
How many capillary networks does blood pass through in single circulation before returning to the heart?
Two
Which animals possess a double circulatory system?
Which animals possess a double circulatory system?
Mammals
Which side of the mammalian heart handles oxygenated blood?
Which side of the mammalian heart handles oxygenated blood?
Left side
How many capillary networks does blood pass through before repressurization in double circulation?
How many capillary networks does blood pass through before repressurization in double circulation?
One
What is a key advantage of double over single circulation?
What is a key advantage of double over single circulation?
Higher blood pressure maintained
What characterizes an open circulatory system?
What characterizes an open circulatory system?
Blood enters body cavities
What is the function of ostia in insect hearts?
What is the function of ostia in insect hearts?
Openings with one-way valves for entry
Why is open circulation adequate for insects?
Why is open circulation adequate for insects?
Tracheae transport respiratory gases