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I think is because the circulatory system of a reptile has the ability to redirect deoxygenated blood from the lungs to save energy.

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Do reptiles have a double-loop circulatory system?

In most reptiles, the ventricle* is partially divided. This reduces mixing of oxygenated and unoxygenated blood in the ventricle.* = a.either of the two lower chambers on each side of theheart that receive blood from the atria and in turn forceit into the arteries. b.one of a series of connecting cavities of the brain.


What is the difference between a mammal and a reptile heart?

One key difference is that mammal hearts have four chambers (two atria and two ventricles) while reptile hearts typically have three chambers (two atria and one ventricle). Mammals have a double circulatory system (systemic and pulmonary circulation) while reptiles have a single circulatory system.


What type of circulatory system do African lions have?

Their circulartion system is very similar to humans (closed circulatory system)


Animals that use lungs for breathing have this type of circulatory system?

Animals that breathe using lungs have a pulmonary circulatory system. In this system, the lungs are dependent on the flow of blood from the systemic circulatory system, which works in tandem with the pulmonary system to provide blood flow to these vital organs.


How do insects move and fly actively despite the type of circulatory system they have?

Even if insects have an open circulatory system, which is usually characterized by slow animals with low metabolic rates, their circulatory system does not participate in supplication of oxygen to the tissues and in the gas exchange process. That is handled by the independent tracheal system, the spiracles, which allows direct contact of cells with the air. With this, the oxygen demand can be supplied even with an open circulatory system.source: http://www.biology-questions-and-answers.com/the-circulatory-system.html

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What is the circulatory system in the monkeys body?

closed circulatory system (double circulatory system)


Do amphibians have a single loop circulatory system?

no they have double loop circulatory system but the difference is that they have single ventricle.


What is the circulatory system of a brown snake?

A brown snake is a reptile, so it has a closed circulatory system. Reptiles have a three-chambered heart composed of two atria and one ventricle.


What kind of circulatory system does a hyena have?

A double closed circulatory system.


What are the tiny chambers lining the inner surface of a reptile's lungs?

These tiny chambers are called alveoli. They are not exclusive to just reptiles, but are part of the circulatory system of all vertebrates.


Double loop circulatory system?

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What system is the heart apart of?

The cadiovascular system, sometimes called the circulatory system when it includes the lymphatic system.


What are the circulatory and respiratory systems called?

the circulatory system and the respiratory system are the names


What type of Circulatory system is found in humans?

mammals have closed circulatory system and further double circulatory system.


What type of circulatory system do animals that use lungs for breathing have?

A circulatory system that involves the lungs is referred to as a double circulatory system. This is opposed to a single loop circulation that fishes have.


Do humans have a double loop circulatory system?

YES.


What is meant by double circulation system?

A double circulatory system is also known as a double-loop circulatory system. This system contains two distinct pathways for blood to flow through the body. In most creatures, this consists of the loop between the lungs and heart, and the loop between the heart and body.