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Open Circulatory System
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Summary
An
Open Circulatory System
is a type of
Blood circulation system
where the blood, rather than being confined to vessels, bathes the organs directly in a cavity called the hemocoel. This system is found in many invertebrates, including arthropods and mollusks, and is characterized by
Lower pressure
and
Slower blood flow
compared to
Closed circulatory systems
.
Concepts
Hemocoel
Hemolymph
Invertebrates
Arthropods
Mollusks
Circulatory Fluid
Ostia
Heart
Blood Pressure
Gas Exchange
Circulatory Systems
Arthropod Anatomy
Arthropoda
Relevant Degrees
Animal Physiology 70%
Animal Anatomy 30%
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