Biology 5090 · O Level · Blood vessels

Blood vessels — practice question

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 display transverse sections of two kinds of blood vessel.
(a(i))[2]

Name the blood vessel type shown in: Fig. 1 Fig. 2

(a(ii))[2]

Describe the differences in structure shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 that enabled you to identify these blood vessels.

(b(i))[2]

Complete the diagram by adding one set of valves.

(b(ii))[2]

Describe the role of these valves.

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