Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
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Chapter 36, Problem 2SQ
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Concept introduction: A circulatory system composed of a huge network of organs and blood vessels that are responsible for the continuous flow of blood, essential nutrients, and oxygen to and from cells. The complexity of the system varies in different groups of animals ranging from an open circulatory system to a very systematic closed system.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life
Ch. 36 - Prob. 1DAACh. 36 - Prob. 2DAACh. 36 - Risks of Hypertension Eleni Rapsomaniki and her...Ch. 36 - Prob. 1SQCh. 36 - Prob. 2SQCh. 36 - Prob. 3SQCh. 36 - Prob. 4SQCh. 36 - Prob. 5SQCh. 36 - Prob. 6SQCh. 36 - Blood flows directly from the left atrium to...
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