Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

(a)[3]

Outline the roles of the sinoatrial node (SAN) and the atrioventricular node (AVN) in starting and regulating heart action.

(b(i))[1]

Complete Fig. 5.1 by identifying the type of blood vessel shown by D, E and F.

(b(ii))[2]

The inner lining of the walls of D and E is formed from endothelial tissue. State two structural features of this tissue.

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