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Circulatory systems — Paper 2 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

B9.1· 14 questions · 14 marks · 17 min · 2017–2025· Multiple choice

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Question 1: Oxygenated blood returns to the heart from the lungs in vessel X and leaves the heart to circulate around the body in vessel Y. What are X …Question 2: The diagram shows the double circulation of blood around the human body. Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? lungs A…Question 3: Two students exercised for five minutes. Immediately afterwards, each student measured her own pulse rate. The pulse rate for one student w…1 / 5
Question 4: The diagram shows a section through the human heart. valve 4 valve 3 valve 2 valve 1 What happens to the valves as blood is being pumped to…Question 5: Which diagram shows the double circulatory system of a human? A B heart lungs heart body lungs body body lungs C D heart lungs heart lungs …2 / 5
Question 6: Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? lungs B C A D rest of bodyQuestion 7: The diagram shows a double circulatory system. lung heart body In which direction does the blood flow in this type of system? A heart  →  b…Question 8: Which diagram shows how blood circulates in mammals? A B C D lungs heart heart heart heart lungs body lungs body lungs body body3 / 5
Question 9: Which row correctly describes double circulation in mammals? pressure of blood pressure of blood type of blood from heart to body from hear…Question 10: The diagram shows the circulation of blood through the heart, lungs and other organs. lungs 4 1 3 heart 2 other organs Which row gives a co…Question 11: Which statement about all arteries is correct? A They always contain oxygenated blood. B They have many valves on their inner walls. C They…Question 12: Which statement is an advantage of a double circulation? A It allows blood to be pumped to the body and the lungs at different pressures. B…4 / 5
Question 13: Which row describes how the oxygen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration in blood changes as the blood passes through the lungs? o…Question 14: Which row shows how blood is pumped out of the heart to the lungs? atria ventricles A left atrium contracts left ventricle relaxes B left a…5 / 5

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Q1 · Oxygenated blood returns to the heart from the lungs in vessel X and leaves the heart to… 0653/22 Feb/March 2017

6 Oxygenated blood returns to the heart from the lungs in vessel X and leaves the heart to circulate around the body in vessel Y. What are X and Y? X Y A aorta pulmonary vein B pulmonary artery vena cava C pulmonary vein aorta D vena cava pulmonary artery

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Answer: C

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Q2 · The diagram shows the double circulation of blood around the human body 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2017

8 The diagram shows the double circulation of blood around the human body. Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? lungs A B C D body

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Answer: D

This question in 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2017

Q3 · Two students exercised for five minutes 0653/22 May/June 2018

5 Two students exercised for five minutes. Immediately afterwards, each student measured her own pulse rate. The pulse rate for one student was lower than the pulse rate for the other student. Why might her pulse rate be lower? A Her exercise was harder. B Her heart rate was higher. C She had secreted more adrenaline. D She takes regular exercise.

1 marks

Answer: D

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Q4 · The diagram shows a section through the human heart 0653/23 May/June 2018

6 The diagram shows a section through the human heart. valve 4 valve 3 valve 2 valve 1 What happens to the valves as blood is being pumped to the lungs? valve 1 valve 2 valve 3 valve 4 A closed closed open closed B closed closed open open C open open closed closed D open open closed open

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Answer: B

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Q5 · Which diagram shows the double circulatory system of a human? 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2018

7 Which diagram shows the double circulatory system of a human? A B heart lungs heart body lungs body body lungs C D heart lungs heart lungs body heart heart body

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Answer: C

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Q6 · Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? 0653/23 Oct/Nov 2018

7 Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? lungs B C A D rest of body

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Answer: D

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Q7 · The diagram shows a double circulatory system 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2019

5 The diagram shows a double circulatory system. lung heart body In which direction does the blood flow in this type of system? A heart → body → heart → lung B body → heart → body → lung C heart → body → lung → heart D lung → heart → lung → body

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Answer: A

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Q8 · Which diagram shows how blood circulates in mammals? 0653/22 Feb/March 2020

6 Which diagram shows how blood circulates in mammals? A B C D lungs heart heart heart heart lungs body lungs body lungs body body

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q9 · Which row correctly describes double circulation in mammals? 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2021

7 Which row correctly describes double circulation in mammals? pressure of blood pressure of blood type of blood from heart to body from heart to lungs from heart to lungs A high high oxygenated B high low deoxygenated C low high deoxygenated D low low oxygenated

1 marks

Answer: B

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Q10 · The diagram shows the circulation of blood through the heart, lungs and other organs 0653/21 May/June 2022

6 The diagram shows the circulation of blood through the heart, lungs and other organs. lungs 4 1 3 heart 2 other organs Which row gives a correct comparison of oxygen concentration in the blood in two of the numbered vessels? lower oxygen higher oxygen concentration concentration A 1 2 B 1 3 C 3 4 D 4 2

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Answer: D

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Q11 · Which statement about all arteries is correct? 0653/22 Feb/March 2023

6 Which statement about all arteries is correct? A They always contain oxygenated blood. B They have many valves on their inner walls. C They have a wide lumen. D They transport blood away from the heart.

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Answer: D

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Q12 · Which statement is an advantage of a double circulation? 0653/22 Feb/March 2024

7 Which statement is an advantage of a double circulation? A It allows blood to be pumped to the body and the lungs at different pressures. B It allows blood to pass through the heart only once on each complete circuit of the body. C It ensures that the blood leaving the heart is always oxygenated. D It ensures that deoxygenated blood reaches the liver faster.

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Answer: A

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Q13 · Which row describes how the oxygen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration in… 0653/23 Oct/Nov 2024

7 Which row describes how the oxygen concentration and carbon dioxide concentration in blood changes as the blood passes through the lungs? oxygen carbon dioxide concentration concentration A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

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Answer: C

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Q14 · Which row shows how blood is pumped out of the heart to the lungs? 0653/22 Feb/March 2025

8 Which row shows how blood is pumped out of the heart to the lungs? atria ventricles A left atrium contracts left ventricle relaxes B left atrium relaxes left ventricle contracts C right atrium contracts right ventricle relaxes D right atrium relaxes right ventricle contracts

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Answer: D

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