When the Heart Is Not Ejecting Blood into the Arterial

question 42

True/False

When the heart is not ejecting blood into the arterial system, the pressure in the arteries falls to zero as blood drains off into the rest of the vasculature.

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Definitions:

Vertebrates

Animals that have a backbone or spinal column, which includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Amphibians

A group of cold-blooded vertebrates known for living both in water and on land at different stages of their life - including frogs, salamanders, and newts.

Metamorphosis

Dramatic remodeling of body form during the transition from larva to adult.

Desiccation

The process of extreme dryness or the removal of moisture, which can lead to the drying out of living organisms and ecosystems.