topic 3- metabolic rate Flashcards
1
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metabolic rate
A
the sum of all energy an animal uses in a given time
2
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basal metabolic rate
A
it keeps the organism alive
3
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arteries
A
carry blood away from the heart to organs throughout the body
4
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veins
A
the vessels carry blood back to the heart at a low pressure
5
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valves
A
prevent the backflow of blood
6
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double circulatory system
A
the blood passes through the heart twice in each complete circuit
