Biology 5090 · O Level · Heart

Heart — practice question

The diagram illustrates the heart’s internal arrangement and the blood vessels connected to it.
(a)[2]

Name two blood vessels on the diagram that carry oxygenated blood.

(b(i))[1]

Label, using the letter X on the heart diagram, the position of this valve.

(b(ii))[4]

Explain how this medical condition affects blood flow when the left ventricle contracts and relaxes.

(b(iii))[3]

Describe and explain how this condition affects the person's ability to exercise.

(c)[4]

Suggest how the cells of the tissue are changed by the chemical treatment and explain how this prevents rejection by the human body.

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