closed circulatory system

Cards (11)

  • type of fluid
    blood
  • pump
    muscular heart
  • vessels
    capillary system
  • pathway of fluid

    blood does not leave vessels
  • contact with cells
    blood and interstitial fluid do not mix
  • transportation of gases
    are transported
  • prescense of interstitial fluid
    yes, between tissues and blood
  • pressure
    higher pressure, blood remains in vessels and is forced to circulate by the heart
  • efficiency of flow
    efficient delivery of nutrients into tissues
  • examples of animals
    birds, mammals
  • activity levels
    more active and also larger