Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents a diagram of a vertical section of the mammalian heart. Labels Q to X show the heart’s valves and blood vessels.
(a(i))[1]

State which label shows the valve that stops blood flowing back from the aorta into the ventricle.

(a(ii))[2]

Name the blood vessel that transports oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart and state the label that represents this blood vessel. name ________ label ________

(b)[1]

State the exact location of the sinoatrial node.

(c)[2]

Explain the role of the atrioventricular node in coordinating heart action.

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