Biology 2601A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Nephridium, Rectum, Cecum

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Blood was not associated with the circulatory system at first. High pressure system created by the pumping of the heart. William harvey able to describe the circulatory system as the blood. 1628 manuscript a lot based on theory, did not have empirical. Blood moves around the body in a circuit. Highway that delivers oxygen to your cells. Very expensive system (suggested by the pressure) What are the selection pressures driving blood flow (in veins and. Expect to see this complexity in birds must meet challenges during. Pressurized blood contained in vessels part of the system is the contained in tubes (vessels) and or spaces mechanical device called the heart. Functional view rapid transportation important, need bulk flow and convection system for quicker transportation cannot run on just diffusion will take approx. 60 yrs with just diffusion if you want to get oxygen from your heart to your feet. Because of bulk flow and high pressure system, takes about 60s.

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