introduction Flashcards
1
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functions
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- transport o2 and co2
- provide nutrients and remove waste
- body temperature regulation
- hormone circulation
- blood clotting
2
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types
open
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blood flows freely in body cavity, makes direct contact with organs and tissues. fluid is a mixture of blood and hemolymph
invertebrates: snails, crustaceans
3
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types
closed
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blood is contained in vessels, kept separate from interstitial fluid
vertebrates: humans, octopus, earthworm
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