An Animal with an Open Circulatory System ____.​

question 46

Multiple Choice

An animal with an open circulatory system ____.​

• A) lacks a continuous network of blood vessels that contain the blood at all times
• B) ​can have only one heart
• C) ​has two separate vascular circuits
• D) ​is able to distribute substances faster than a closed system
• E) ​can grow larger than one with a closed circulatory system

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Definitions:

Starving

Experiencing extreme hunger or suffering from the lack of food over a prolonged period, which can lead to severe health issues or death.

Nasopharynx

The nasopharynx is the upper part of the pharynx connecting the nasal cavity above the soft palate, serving as a passageway for air from the nose to the throat.

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords in the larynx, playing a critical role in speech and breathing.

Reverse Peristalsis

The backward movement of the contents of the digestive tract, which can lead to vomiting, as a result of the muscles contracting in the opposite direction of normal digestion.