Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Circulatory systems

Circulatory systems — practice question

Fig. 6.1 presents diagrams of the circulatory systems in a fish and a mammal.
(a(i))[4]

State the names of the structures labelled Q, T, W and X.

(a(ii))[2]

State the name of structure V on Fig. 6.1 and describe its function.

(a(iii))[1]

State why the fish circulation is called a single circulation.

(a(iv))[3]

Explain the advantages of the double circulation of the mammal.

(b(i))[1]

State the name of the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle.

(b(ii))[1]

State one way in which blockages in these blood vessels can be treated.

(c(i))[1]

State the structures in the lungs where oxygen passes into the blood from the air.

(c(ii))[1]

State the site of filtration of blood in the kidneys.

(c(iii))[1]

State the name of the process in which products of digestion move into cells and are used to become part of the cells.

(c(iv))[1]

State the name of the process in which excess amino acids are broken down in liver cells to produce ammonia.

(c(v))[1]

State the name of the organ that releases oestrogen into the blood.

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