Circulation Physiology – the circulatory system in fish

The role of the circulatory system is to transport the oxygen taken up by the gills to the cells.

The assignment – find out the answers!

How many chambers does the fish heart have? What does it look like? What is the role of these different chambers?
How are different organs connected with the heart?
How does the heart function?
How does the circulatory system affect blood oxygenation? Is the blood reaching the heart rich or poor in oxygen?

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