Biology 5090 · O Level · Circulatory system

Circulatory system — practice question

The human heart pushes blood through blood vessels so that it circulates all around the body.
(a(i))[1]

Identify the chamber of the heart that has the thickest wall.

(a(ii))[1]

State the cause of the heartbeat sound.

(a(iii))[1]

Identify the blood vessel that transports blood from the aorta to the liver.

(a(iv))[1]

State one role of blood plasma.

(b)[3]

Explain how antibodies differ from antibiotics.

(c)[5]

Describe how natural selection has resulted in the evolution of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.

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