Class 11 · Body Fluids and Circulation

Double Circulation in Humans — NEET Biology

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What is meant by double circulation? What is its significance?

NCERT Biology · Class 11 · Chapter 15 · Paragraph 52
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Assertion (A): Fishes have a different pattern of blood circulation compared to mammals. Reason (R): Fishes have double circulation while mammals have single circulation.

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Correct answer: C If assertion is true but reason is false.

NCERT confirms different circulation patterns exist (Assertion true). However, NCERT states fishes have “single circulation” where “blood passes through heart once per complete circuit” while mammals have double circulation. Reason reverses this, making it false.

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