Question
Write the differences between: Open and Closed system of circulation.

Answer

 
Open system of circulation
 
Closed system of circulation
1.
In this system, blood is pumped by the heart, through large vessels, into body cavities called sinuses.
1.
In this system, blood is pumped by the heart, through a closed network of vessels.
2.
The body tissues are in direct contact with blood.
2.
The body tissues are not in direct contact with blood.
3.
Blood flows at low pressure. Hence, it is a slower and less efficient system of circulation.
3.
Blood flows at high pressure. Hence, it is a faster and more efficient system of circulation.
4.
The flow of blood is not regulated through the tissues and organs.
4.
The flow of blood can be regulated by valves.
5.
This system is present in arthropods and mollusks.
5.
This system is present in annelids, echinoderms, and vertebrates.

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