Circulatory Systems 7 Marker Flashcards
1
Q
What type of circulatory system do birds and mammals have?
A
Birds and Mammals have a double circulatory system.
2
Q
What is a double circulatory system?
A
They have two atria and two ventricles
3
Q
What type of circulatory system do amphibians and reptiles have?
A
Double incomplete circulatory system
4
Q
What type of circulatory system do fish have?
A
Single circulatory system
5
Q
What is a benefit of double circulatory systems?
A
There is no mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.
6
Q
Another benefit (high pressure)
A
Blood is pumped out at a high pressure.
7
Q
A third benefit? (oxygen)
A
efficient oxygen delivery to cells
8
Q
Metabolic rate?
A
This supports high metabolic rates
