Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Circulatory systems

Circulatory systems — practice question

Fig. 3.1 illustrates the blood flow to some parts of a student’s body while the student is seated. Fig. 3.2 illustrates the blood flow to the same parts of the body when the student is exercising.
(a)[1]

State the blood flow to the skeletal muscles in the student when he is sitting down, using Fig. 3.1.

(b)[2]

State the names of two organs in the body whose blood flow is not represented on the graph.

(c(i))[2]

Using Fig. 3.1 and Fig. 3.2, calculate the percentage increase in blood flow to the skeletal muscles when the student exercises. Show your working.

(c(ii))[2]

When exercise begins, the muscles require more energy. Name two chemicals that the muscles take from the blood to release energy for contraction.

(c(iii))[3]

Explain why blood flow to the heart muscle increases when a person exercises.

(d(i))[3]

Describe the blood-flow changes that take place in the alimentary canal and the skin during exercise.

(d(ii))[1]

Suggest a reason for the blood-flow change in the alimentary canal during exercise.

(d(iii))[3]

Explain why blood flow to the skin changes during exercise.

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