Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Heart

Heart — practice question

Every mammal has a double circulatory system. Fig. 1.1 illustrates part of the human double circulatory system.
(a)[1]

Name the muscular wall that divides the left and right sides of the human heart.

(b(i))[1]

Describe what the term double circulation means.

(b(ii))[1]

State one advantage of a double circulation.

(c)[4]

Table 1.1 gives details of some structures in the human circulatory system shown in Fig. 1.1. Complete the table. One row has already been filled in for you.

(d)[4]

Describe how blood is transported from the vena cava to the lungs. You may refer to the letters on Fig. 1.1 in your answer.

(e(i))[1]

Doctors advise that a healthy diet can lower the risk of coronary heart disease. Give one other lifestyle improvement that patients can make to reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

(e(ii))[2]

Sometimes surgery is needed to treat coronary heart disease. Describe one named example of surgery that can be used to treat coronary heart disease.

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