Transport in Animals
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Heart structure and function
SubtopicHeart structure and function under Transport in Animals for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why does the left ventricle have a much thicker muscular wall than the right ventricle?
A.It needs to pump blood at a higher pressure to the whole body
B.It must hold a larger volume of blood than the right ventricle
C.It receives deoxygenated blood which is heavier than oxygenated blood
D.The valves on the left side of the heart are larger and heavier
- 2.
Which part of the heart acts as a wall to separate the left and right sides, preventing the mixing of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood?
A.The bicuspid valve
B.The septum
C.The pericardium
D.The semi-lunar valve
- 3.
What is the primary function of the heart valves?
A.To increase the pressure of blood leaving the heart
B.To ensure blood flows in only one direction
C.To separate oxygenated blood from deoxygenated blood
D.To trigger the contraction of the cardiac muscle
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Blood and lymphatic vessels
SubtopicBlood and lymphatic vessels under Transport in Animals for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Into which part of the circulatory system does the lymphatic system eventually drain its fluid?
A.The right atrium via the vena cava
B.The left ventricle via the aorta
C.The subclavian veins near the heart
D.The hepatic portal vein
- 2.
Which of these vessels carries deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs?
A.Aorta
B.Pulmonary vein
C.Pulmonary artery
D.Vena cava
- 3.
What is the primary function of valves found in the veins and the lymphatic system?
A.To increase the speed of flow
B.To prevent the backflow of fluid
C.To filter bacteria from the fluid
D.To increase the pressure of the fluid
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Blood components
SubtopicBlood components under Transport in Animals for Grade 11 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which part of the blood is most important for preventing excessive blood loss following a small cut to the skin?
A.Red blood cells
B.Platelets
C.Lymphocytes
D.bubbles
- 2.
Which of these blood components is involved in the process of phagocytosis, where pathogens are engulfed and digested?
A.Lymphocytes
B.Platelets
C.Plasma proteins
D.Phagocytes
- 3.
What is the primary function of the hemoglobin found in red blood cells?
A.To catalyze the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin
B.To produce antibodies against viral infections
C.To bind with for transport to tissues
D.To maintain the osmotic pressure of the blood
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