Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Describe the role of each of the following structures in the human heart: sinoatrial node (SAN).

(a(ii))[2]

Describe the role of each of the following structures in the human heart: atrioventricular node (AVN).

(a(iii))[2]

Describe the role of each of the following structures in the human heart: left atrioventricular (bicuspid) valve.

(b)[4]

Fig. 2.1 illustrates how blood pressure in the left atrium, left ventricle and aorta varies through one complete cardiac cycle. Fill in the table below with the correct letter, A to H, to match each graph point with the right statement. Put only one letter in every box. A letter may be used once, more than once or not at all. Statements: - left atrioventricular (bicuspid) valve begins to open - left atrioventricular (bicuspid) valve begins to close - left ventricle begins to contract - least blood remaining in left ventricle

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