Animal Circulation Flashcards
Open circulatory systems use ______ in its vessels
Hymolymph
Closed circulatory systems use ______ in its vessels
Blood
Arteries > Veins.
Arteries > Arterioles > Capillaries > venules > Veins
The layers of circulatory vessel walls
Endothelium, smooth muscle, connective tissue
Arteries and vein flow direction
Arteries - Away from the heart
Veins - To the heart
Double circulatory systems: Amphibians vs Reptiles vs Mammals
Amphibians- 2 Atriums, 1 Ventricle.
Reptiles- 2 A, 1 V, incomplete septum, extra artery of mixed blood to systemic capillaries
Mammals: 2 A, 2 V, no blood mixing
Blood is made up of
55% Plasma
45% Cellular elements
Plasma is composed of
Water
Ions (blood electrolytes)
Plasma protiens
Substances transported
Cellular elements in blood include
Leukocytes (White blood cells)
Platelets (Cell fragments, clotting)
Erythrocytes (Red blood cells)
Lymphatic system functions
Return leaked fluids from capillaries to circulatory system
Regulate fluid balance, Against against infection, Carries some waste, Carries absorbed lipids