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In an open circulatory system, blood eventually returns to the heart after:
Options
A Passing through a network of veins
B Flowing more or less freely between the tissues
Correct Answer
C Being filtered through the kidneys
D Completing a pulmonary circuit
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In an open circulatory system, blood flows more or less freely between the tissues (in body cavities or sinuses) before eventually returning to the heart. It is not confined to vessels throughout its journey.

Hint

Blood in this system bathes organs directly before returning to the heart.

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