Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

(a)[2]

Explain why the muscular wall of the left ventricle is thicker than that of the right ventricle.

(b(i))[2]

Name the blood vessels marked F and G. F ………………………………………… G …………………………………………

(b(ii))[1]

Name the stage of the cardiac cycle shown at K.

(c)[5]

Describe what occurs in the heart between stages H and J as shown in Fig. 2.1.

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