Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

The graph illustrates pressure changes in various parts of the heart during a mammalian cardiac cycle. W, X, Y and Z show the times when a valve opens or shuts. Which row correctly names W, X, Y and Z?

  • AW: atrioventricular valve opens; X: atrioventricular valve closes; Y: semilunar valve opens; Z: semilunar valve closes
  • BW: atrioventricular valve closes; X: semilunar valve opens; Y: semilunar valve closes; Z: atrioventricular valve opens
  • CW: semilunar valve opens; X: semilunar valve closes; Y: atrioventricular valve opens; Z: atrioventricular valve closes
  • DW: semilunar valve closes; X: atrioventricular valve opens; Y: atrioventricular valve closes; Z: semilunar valve opens

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