To determine:
The major features of all circulatory systems.
Introduction:
A circulatory system is important for circulating the blood throughout the body. It is important in transportation of nutrients and oxygen across the different parts of the body. Circulatory system is also important in removing nitrogenous waste and CO2 from the cells.
To compare:
Open and closed circulatory systems.
Introduction:
A circulatory system is one of the twelve organ systems found within the human body. There are four separate components of the organ system: blood, vessels, heart and lungs.
To determine:
The functions of vertebrate circulatory system.
Introduction:
A circulatory system is important for circulating the blood throughout the body. There are two types of circulatory system open circulatory system in lower organisms and closed circulatory system in higher organisms. It is important for transportation of nutrients and oxygen across the different parts of the body.
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