Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Circulatory systems

Circulatory systems — practice question

(a)[2]

Describe two differences between the circulatory system of a fish and that of a mammal.

(b)[3]

Explain the advantages of a double circulatory system.

(c(i))[4]

State the letter from Fig. 5.1 for the place where each of these processes occurs: absorption of the products of digestion into the blood; excretion of carbon dioxide from the body; formation of urine; production of bile.

(c(ii))[1]

Identify the name of the blood vessel labelled X in Fig. 5.1.

(d)[4]

Describe the role of the liver in excretion.

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