Asked by Tiffany Davis on Jun 26, 2024
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An insect circulatory system is best described as
A) totally closed like ours, with arteries and veins.
B) similar to ours, with general closed vessels but no distinct arteries and veins.
C) an open system that mostly washes hemolymph "blood" through the hemocoel.
D) totally absent; each body cell manages on its own to gain food and gets rid of wastes.
E) containing five pairs of "hearts."
Hemolymph
A fluid equivalent to blood in most invertebrates, occupying the interior of their bodies and bathing their cells.
Hemocoel
Residual coelom found in arthropods, which is filled with hemolymph.
Circulatory System
The body's system responsible for transporting blood, nutrients, gases, and wastes to and from cells.
- Discuss the arrangement and significance of specialized tissues and systems across diverse animal groups.
- Recognize and explain the significance of various animal organ systems and their roles in maintaining homeostasis.
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Jason ParekhJul 02, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Insects have an open circulatory system where the blood, called hemolymph, is not contained in vessels but instead washes over the organs in the hemocoel.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the arrangement and significance of specialized tissues and systems across diverse animal groups.
- Recognize and explain the significance of various animal organ systems and their roles in maintaining homeostasis.