Shark Circulatory System

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1. What are the components of the circulatory system?

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The circulatory system consists of various arteries and veins that carry blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients to tissues and organs.

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2. What is the medical term for 'iliac artery'?

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The correct medical term for 'iliac artery' is indeed 'iliac artery'. The femoral artery is located in the thigh, the inferior vena cava is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood to the heart, and the carotid artery supplies blood to the head and neck.

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3. What is located in the armpit area known as purple-posterior cardinal sinus?

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The purpose of this question is to test knowledge of anatomical structures related to the armpit area, specifically the purple-posterior cardinal sinus.

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4. What is the celiac artery?

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The celiac artery is a major branch of the abdominal aorta that supplies blood to the stomach, liver, pancreas, and spleen. It is not to be confused with the superior mesenteric artery, inferior vena cava, or left renal artery.

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5. What are the three main branches of the celiac artery?

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The celiac artery branches into the gastrosplenic artery, the anterior mesenteric artery, and the posterior mesenteric artery, supplying blood to different areas in the abdominal region.

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6. What are the components of the circulatory system in a frog?

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The circulatory system in a frog consists of specific veins and arteries with distinct colors and functions in the transportation of blood.

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7. What is the scientific term for the structure known as sinous venosus?

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The sinous venosus is a structure in the heart of amphibians and reptiles that collects blood from the veins.

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8. What is the yellow structure on the diagram?

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The pericardium is the protective sac that surrounds the heart.

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9. What are the colors of the efferent and afferent spiracular arteries?

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The correct colors for the efferent and afferent spiracular arteries are yellow for efferent and teal for afferent, along with royal blue for the word 'afferent'.

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10. What are the labeled parts in the image?

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The correct answers indicate the specific parts identified in the image, which are the yellow-ventral aorta, red-efferent branchials, and the white structures. The incorrect answers provide variations that do not accurately reflect the labeled parts.

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11. What are the names of the artery and veins in the tail?

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The correct names of the artery and vein in the tail are caudal artery and vein, which are responsible for blood flow in the tail region of animals.

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12. Where are the subclavian arteries and veins located?

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The subclavian arteries and veins are located under the coracoid bar near the armpit, providing blood supply to the arms and upper chest area.

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13. Where is the hepatic septum located?

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The hepatic septum is specifically situated just beneath the transverse septum, next to the liver in the body.

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14. Describe the blood flow in shark circulation?

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Sharks have a unique circulatory system where blood flows from the heart to the gills for oxygenation, not the other way around. This ensures that oxygenated blood is distributed to the body before returning to the heart.

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What are the components of the circulatory system?
What is the medical term for 'iliac artery'?
What is located in the armpit area known as purple-posterior cardinal...
What is the celiac artery?
What are the three main branches of the celiac artery?
What are the components of the circulatory system in a frog?
What is the scientific term for the structure known as sinous venosus?
What is the yellow structure on the diagram?
What are the colors of the efferent and afferent spiracular arteries?
What are the labeled parts in the image?
What are the names of the artery and veins in the tail?
Where are the subclavian arteries and veins located?
Where is the hepatic septum located?
Describe the blood flow in shark circulation?
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