A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammalsOct/Nov 2017Paper 1 Q311 Mark

Which statement about the human circulatory system is correct?

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

ABlood passes twice through the heart in one complete circulation.

BBlood, tissue fluid and lymph are all parts of the circulatory system.

CCapillaries have the lowest blood pressure.

DVeins in the circulatory system all carry deoxygenated blood.

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is A: Blood passes twice through the heart in one complete circulation.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Transport in mammals in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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