Metabolic rate Flashcards
1
Q
What can be measured to compare metabolic rates
A
O2 consumption
CO2 production
Heat products
2
Q
Type of circulatory system in birds and mammals
A
Complete double with 2 atria and 2 ventricles
3
Q
Type of circulatory system in amphibians and reptiles
A
Double incomplete
With 2 atria one ventricle
4
Q
Type of circulatory system in fish
A
Single with 1 atria 1 ventricle
5
Q
Why are there higher metabolic rates in double complete circulatory systems
A
There is no mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood so blood can be pumped out at higher pressure enabling more efficient oxygen delivery to cells.
