Q1 · The diagram shows a section through the human heart 0653/21 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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Q2 · The diagram shows cross-sections of two different blood vessels 0653/23 May/June 2018
7 The diagram shows cross-sections of two different blood vessels. P Q What type of blood vessel is Q and what is the relative blood pressure in Q compared with P? relative blood blood vessel Q pressure in Q A artery higher B artery lower C vein higher D vein lower
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Answer: D
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Q3 · A student uses a microscope to observe an artery 0653/22 May/June 2019
5 A student uses a microscope to observe an artery. Which feature is present in an artery? A a wide lumen B valves C walls with a thick layer of muscle D wall only a single cell in thickness
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Answer: C
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Q4 · The diagram represents the human heart and four blood vessels 0653/22 Oct/Nov 2019
5 The diagram represents the human heart and four blood vessels. Which blood vessel contains blood at the highest pressure? B C D A
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Answer: C
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Q5 · 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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Q6 · The diagram shows a section through the heart 0653/21 May/June 2023
8 The diagram shows a section through the heart. Which vessel is the pulmonary vein? D A B C
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Answer: B
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Q7 · Which statement about the structure and function of blood vessels is correct? 0653/21 May/June 2024
5 Which statement about the structure and function of blood vessels is correct? A Arteries have valves and always carry oxygenated blood. B Arteries have a thick muscular wall to maintain a high blood pressure. C Veins have a narrow lumen to allow the blood to flow quickly. D Veins have a thin wall so that they can exchange molecules with tissue cells.
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Answer: B
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Q8 · The diagrams show cross-sections of two different blood vessels 0653/23 May/June 2025
11 The diagrams show cross-sections of two different blood vessels. P Q Which type of blood vessel is Q and what is the relative blood pressure in Q compared with P? relative blood blood vessel Q pressure in Q A artery higher B artery lower C vein higher D vein lower
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Answer: D
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Q9 · Which row describes the structure and function of an artery? 0653/21 Oct/Nov 2025
7 Which row describes the structure and function of an artery? structure function A thicker wall and carries blood at high smaller lumen than a vein pressure away from heart B thicker wall and carries blood at low smaller lumen than a vein pressure towards heart C thinner wall and carries deoxygenated larger lumen than a vein blood at low pressure D thinner wall and carries oxygenated larger lumen than a vein blood at high pressure
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Answer: A
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Q10 · What are features of an artery? 0653/23 Oct/Nov 2025
9 What are features of an artery? 1 a narrow lumen 2 a thick wall 3 a valve A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only
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Answer: B
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