Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The circulatory system

The circulatory system — practice question

In mammals, arteries split into narrower blood vessels known as arterioles. These arterioles then divide to form capillaries, which deliver blood to tissues.
(a)[4]

Explain how the structure of an artery is adapted for its function.

(b(i))[2]

Identify the cells present in the lumen of the arteriole in Fig. 4.1 and give one reason for your answer.

(b(ii))[4]

Describe the visible differences between the arteriole and the capillary in Fig. 4.1.

(c(i))[2]

Explain how tissue fluid forms in the capillary network.

(c(ii))[2]

The vessels labelled X in Fig. 4.2 return excess tissue fluid to the circulatory system. Name the fluid found in the vessels labelled X and state one way in which its composition differs from blood plasma.

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