Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The circulatory system

The circulatory system — practice question

Why is the mammalian circulatory system said to have a double circulation?

  • ABlood flows twice through the heart in one complete cardiac cycle.
  • BBlood flows twice through the heart in one complete circuit of the body.
  • CBlood remains within arteries, capillaries and veins.
  • DBlood transports both oxygen and carbon dioxide.

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