AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

PHYSIOLOGY OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which anatomical structure is NOT a part of the circulatory system?
A
Heart
B
Blood
C
Vessels
D
Diaphragm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Apart from its role as a flow generator for ventilation the diaphragm has a circulatory role. The cyclical abdominal pressure variations from its contractions cause swings in venous return from the splanchnic venous circulation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The correct answer is Large intestine. The Large intestine is not a part of the circulatory system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The structures of the circulatory system include the heart, blood vessels, plasma and red blood cells. The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood through the blood vessels to the body and the lungs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The diaphragm (DYE-uh-fram) is a muscle between the chest and the abdomen that allows the body to move air in and out of the respiratory system.

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