JAMB Biology 2013 Question 24

Question 24

Transport in Animals

The blood circulatory system of vertebrates consists of

  1. A.heart, aorta, capillaries and veins.
  2. B.heart, aorta, arteries, veins.
  3. C.heart, vena cava, arteries and veins.
  4. D.heart, arteries, capillaries and veins.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (heart, arteries, capillaries and veins.)

Explanation

Blood is pumped by the heart into arteries, passes through capillaries in the tissues and returns in veins.