Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Circulatory systems

Circulatory systems — practice question

Mammals show a double circulation.
(a)[1]

State what the term double circulation means.

(b)[4]

Complete Table 4.1 by filling in the missing entries.

(c)[2]

Complete the drawings of the cross-sections of an artery and a vein so that the differences between these two types of blood vessel are shown. Label the lumen in each drawing.

(d(i))[2]

Sketch arrows on Fig. 4.1 to indicate the route followed by deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.

(d(ii))[5]

Complete Table 4.2 by giving the name of each structure and matching it with the correct letter from Fig. 4.1.

(e)[3]

Outline the functions carried out by the lymphatic system.

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