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Biology Chapter 37
Final Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Why do large organisms require a circulatory system? | They cannot rely on diffusion b/c most of their cells are not in direct contact with the environment. Substances made in one part of the organism may be needed in another. |
| Closed circulatory system | blood is pumped thru a system of vessels. |
| 3 components of circulatory system | heart, blood vessels, blood |
| Pericardium | Sac of tissue that encloses and protects the heart. |
| Myocardium | thick layer of muscle in the walls of the heart. It contracts to pump the blood. |
| Atrium | upper chamber of heart |
| Ventricle | lower chamber of heart |
| Septum | divides the right side of the heart from the left. prevents mixing of oxygen poor & rich blood. |
| Pulmonary circulation | right side, from heart to lungs. |
| Systemic circulation | left side, heart to rest of body. |