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A-LevelBiologyTransport in mammals9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2022 · Q341 Mark

Ventricular septal defect (VSD) is a heart defect that people can have from birth. People with VSD have a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the left and right ventricles. What could happen in a person with VSD? 1 Blood will leak through the hole, mostly from right to left. 2 The volume of blood circulating through the lungs will be higher than in a person without VSD. 3 Less oxygen will be delivered to the body tissues.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 3 only

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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 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 34.

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