Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Heart

Heart — practice question

Fig. 1.1 presents a diagram of the human heart. It illustrates the stage of the heartbeat when the atria contract. The blood vessels that transport blood to and from the heart are marked A to F.
(a(i))[1]

Draw a single arrow on Fig. 1.1 to indicate the route taken by blood from a vein to the right ventricle.

(a(ii))[1]

State the letter of the blood vessel carrying blood at the greatest pressure and give its name.

(b(i))[1]

Suggest what makes the valves at 1 and 2 close during one heartbeat.

(b(ii))[1]

State the function of valves 1 and 2 in the heart.

(c)[4]

Using Fig. 1.1, describe and explain the path of blood from the right ventricle to the lungs.

(d)[2]

State the name of the heart part labelled 3 and state its role in the mammalian circulation.

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