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1
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The top chambers of the heart which receive blood entering a vertebrate heart

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Atria

2
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Double circulatory system which completely separates oxygenated and deoxygenated blood (Birds & Mammals)

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Complete Double Circulatory System

3
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When the blood flows around the body it passes through the heart twice

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Double Circulatory System

4
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Double circulatory system where oxygenated and deoxygenated blood are not completely separate Amphibians & Reptiles)

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Incomplete Double Circulatory System

5
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The rate of energy consumption in an organism

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Metabolic Rate

6
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During a full circulation of the of the body, blood passes through the heart once

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Single Circulatory System

7
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Lower chamber of a vertebrate heart that distributes blood.

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Ventricle

8
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One method by which metabolic rate can be measured

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Oxygen Consumption

9
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Another method by which metabolic rate can be measured

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Heat production

10
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Found in vertebrates, require large quantities of oxygen and efficient gas exchange systems

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High metabolic rate

11
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Equipment to measure heat given off during metabolic processes

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Calorimeter

12
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Two measurements made by a respirometer

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Oxygen consumption / CO2 production