Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Heart

Heart — practice question

Fig. 4.1 gives a cross-section of a human heart and the major blood vessels.
(a(i))[2]

State the letter in Fig. 4.1 that identifies: the structure that keeps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood separate; an atrioventricular valve.

(a(ii))[2]

Explain why the heart wall at H is thicker than the heart wall at D in Fig. 4.1.

(a(iii))[2]

Complete Table 4.1 by numbering the descriptions so that they are in the right order.

(b(i))[5]

Explain the effect of exercise on heart rate shown in Fig. 4.2.

(b(ii))[3]

State three other factors that can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.

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