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The Circulatory System

Appeared in 10 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
10 of 11 papers

Appears almost every year — treat as core

Typically worth
9.6 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 96 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

31% of this chapter's 87 questions

Needs a diagram
22%

19 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer27
  • MCQ15
  • Reasoning12
  • Biological term12
  • Odd one out6
  • Differentiate5
  • Sequencing3
  • Analogy3

Most frequent topics

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Showing 25 of 87 matching questions (95.5 marks).

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8(v)

The diagram below depicts the human heart in one of its phases. Answer the questions that follow.

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1

Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question. Write the correct answer only.)

6(iv)

Mention one function for each of the following:

1(a)

Name the following:

1(c)

Given below are certain groups of terms. In each group the first pair indicates a relationship between the two terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar basis. Example: Cytoplasm : Cytokinesis :: Nucleus : Karyokinesis.

1(d)

Given below are sets of five terms each. Rewrite the terms in correct order in a logical sequence beginning with the first word that is underlined.

1(e)

Choose the correct answer from the four options given below:

2(b)

The diagram given below represents the simplified pathway of the circulation of blood. Answer the questions that follow:

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5(b)

Give appropriate biological / technical terms for the following:

1(a)

Name the following: