Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

Fig. 3.1 presents a cross-section through the heart at valve level.
(a(i))[2]

Finish the flow chart below to show the route taken by blood through the heart: vena cava $\rightarrow$ right atrium $\rightarrow$ valve P $\rightarrow$ [ ] $\rightarrow$ valve S $\rightarrow$ pulmonary artery $\rightarrow$ lungs $\rightarrow$ [ ] $\rightarrow$ left atrium $\rightarrow$ valve Q $\rightarrow$ left ventricle $\rightarrow$ valve R $\rightarrow$ aorta.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain how valves P and Q keep blood flowing in one direction through the heart.

(b)[4]

In the table below, pair each event in the cardiac cycle with the correct number $1$ to $7$ on Fig. 3.2. Put just one number in every box. You may use any number once, more than once or not at all. The first answer is already done for you.

(c)[5]

Explain the functions of the sinoatrial node (SAN), atrioventricular node (AVN) and the Purkyne tissue during one heart beat.

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