Circulatory system
11.1What the syllabus asks of you
- Describe the circulatory system as a system of blood vessels with a pump and valves to ensure one- way flow of blood
- Describe a double circulation as a system in which blood passes through the heart twice for each complete circuit
- Understand that a double circulation provides a low pressure circulation to the lungs and a high pressure circulation to the body tissues
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Chapter 11: Circulatory system
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1Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Q13Show mark scheme →
ABlood travels down the left-hand side of the body and up the right.
BBlood travels away from the heart in the arteries and back to the heart in the veins.
CThere are two separate circulatory systems in the body.
DThere is a low pressure circulation to the lungs and a high pressure circulation to body tissues.
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2Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Q14Show mark scheme →
ABlood is pumped at a lower pressure.
BBlood travels a greater distance.
CThe blood travels faster.
DThe volume of blood is greater.
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