Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The heart

The heart — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows sections through the heart, with stages A and B of the cardiac cycle illustrated in the diagram.
(a)[2]

Name stage B in Fig. 6.1 and state one diagram feature that supports your answer.

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 6.1, draw a label line to identify one semilunar valve and mark it S.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the function of the semilunar valves during the cardiac cycle.

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