Here's a breakdown:
* Heart: Agnathans have a two-chambered heart:
* Sinus venosus: Receives deoxygenated blood from the body.
* Atrium: Receives blood from the sinus venosus and pumps it to the ventricle.
* Ventricle: Pumps deoxygenated blood to the gills.
* Gills: Blood picks up oxygen and releases carbon dioxide in the gills.
* Body: Oxygenated blood circulates throughout the body and then returns to the heart, completing the circuit.
Key points:
* No separation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood: Unlike more advanced vertebrates, Agnathans don't have a separate pulmonary circulation for oxygenating blood in the lungs.
* Lower pressure system: The single-circuit system operates at a lower pressure than the double-circuit system found in other vertebrates. This is reflected in the thinner-walled blood vessels and slower blood flow.
Let me know if you'd like more details on the circulatory system of any specific Agnathan species!