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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammals9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q331 Mark

Below are correct statements comparing blood, tissue fluid and lymph in a capillary bed. • W lacks large plasma proteins and red blood cells and has a higher water potential than Z. • X is at a lower pressure than Y and contains red blood cells and large plasma proteins. • Y is at a higher pressure than W and contains red blood cells and large plasma proteins. • Z is at a lower pressure than Y and lacks red blood cells. Which correctly identifies W, X, Y and Z?

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AW: blood entering capillary, X: lymph, Y: blood leaving capillary, Z: tissue fluid
BW: blood leaving capillary, X: lymph, Y: tissue fluid, Z: blood entering capillary
CW: lymph, X: tissue fluid, Y: blood entering capillary, Z: blood leaving capillary
DW: tissue fluid, X: blood leaving capillary, Y: blood entering capillary, Z: lymph

✓ Correct answer

D: W: tissue fluid, X: blood leaving capillary, Y: blood entering capillary, Z: lymph

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Transport in mammals, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 33.

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