BIOLOGY 101 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Flashcard, Pulmonary Artery, Cardiac Cycle
13 Feb 2018
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Ow of a substance from high concentration to low concentration. Hemolymph the interstial uid that bathes body cells in organisms that have an open circulatory system. Open circulatory system seen in antropods and most molluscs, these organisms the circulatory uid bathes the organs directly. Closed circulatory system a circulatory uid (blood) is con ned to vessels and is distinct from the interstitial uid. Cardiovascular system the closed circulatory system of humans and other vertebrates about:blank. Artery carry blood away from the heart to organs throughout the body. Vein vessels that carry blood back to the heart. Arteriole small vessels that convey blood to the capillaries. Capillary microscopic vessels with very thin, porous walls about:blank. Atrium (atria) the chambers that receive blood entering the heart. Ventricle the chambers responsible for pumping blood out of the heart. Single circulation in sh, the blood passes through the heart once in each complete circuit.
