Transport in Animals

Question 1

Are there neutrophils present in tissue fluid?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Is the hydrostatic pressure high or low in arterial blood?

Answer 2

High

Question 3

Are there erythrocytes in lymph?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Benefits of closed transport system?

Answer 4

Maintains high blood pressure which increases the rate of flow

Question 5

How is wall of artery adapted to withstand pressure?

Answer 5

Thick walls with collagen in which allows the wall to withstand great pressures. This means wall cannot damage as it has ability to stretch as endothelium is folded

Question 6

How can artery walls maintain pressure?

Answer 6

Walls contain elastin which allows them recoil of lumen to original size which maintains pressure
Wall contain smooth muscle which mean lumen can constrict