Why Is an Open Circulatory System Less Efficient Than a Closed

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Multiple Choice

Why is an open circulatory system less efficient than a closed circulatory system?

• A) It is more difficult to deliver O₂ to specific tissues when needed.
• B) There is no heart to pump the blood.
• C) Open circulatory systems lack hemoglobin.
• D) Nutrients cannot be delivered to tissues in an open circulatory system.
• E) All of the above

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