The "Blood" in Mollusks Is Pumped in an Open Circulatory

question 42

Multiple Choice

The "blood" in mollusks is pumped in an open circulatory system.It is referred to as what?

• A) leukocytes
• B) erythrocytes
• C) platelets
• D) plasma
• E) hemolymph

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Definitions:

Mesoderm

The middle layer of an embryo in early development, which gives rise to the muscles, bones, and circulatory system.

Middle Lamella

The middle lamella is a pectin-rich layer located between the primary walls of adjacent plant cells, playing a crucial role in cell adhesion.

Bundle Sheath

Group of tightly packed cells that form a sheath around the veins of a leaf.

Whorled

Describes a pattern of growth where leaves, petals, or other plant parts radiate from a single point, forming a circle around a stem or axis.