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प्रश्न
What is the significance of hepatic portal system in the circulatory system?
उत्तर
The hepatic portal vein carries blood from the intestine to liver before it is delivered to the systemic circulation. This is significant because excess nutrients like glucose are converted into glycogen in the liver and stored there.
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The diagram represents the ‘closed system’ or ‘double circulation’ of blood in mammals.
Justify the above statement.
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State the changes in the composition of blood as it passes through the following organs:
(a) Lungs (b) Gut (c) Liver (d) Kidneys.
Select the correct option:
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Why is the separation of the right side and the left side of the heart useful? How does it help birds and mammals?
Give scientific reason.
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Write a note on closed circulation.
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Hepatic vein
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Pulmonary and Systemic circulation (Kind of blood)