Main blood vessel of arthropods usually:

Correct answer: A. Lies on dorsal side

  • A. Lies on dorsal side
  • B. Lies on ventral side
  • C. Lies on lateral side
  • D. Is not present

Explanation

Arthropods usually have a dorsal tubular heart or main blood vessel that pumps haemolymph forward and backward through the body. Students may choose b because blood vessels in vertebrates are often discussed along the ventral side, but arthropods have an open system with a dorsal vessel.

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