Biology 5090 · O Level · Heart

Heart — practice question

The diagram illustrates a human heart together with the blood vessels connected to it.
(a)[2]

Complete the table so that it shows which parts A to F carry oxygenated blood and which carry deoxygenated blood. Place each letter A to F on either the right-hand or left-hand side of the table.

(b(i))[4]

Complete the table below so it shows which of A to F are involved in the circulation of blood to or from each of the following places: the lungs; the body tissues. Place each letter A to F on either the right-hand or left-hand side of the table.

(b(ii))[1]

Compare the pressure of blood in the circulation to the body tissues with the pressure of blood in the circulation to the lungs.

(b(iii))[3]

Explain how the structure of the heart causes this difference in blood pressure.

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