Draw one line from each type of blood vessel to the structure of the blood vessel - AQA - GCSE Biology - Question 6 - 2020 - Paper 1
Question 6
Draw one line from each type of blood vessel to the structure of the blood vessel.
Type of blood vessel
Artery
Capillary
Vein
Structure of blood vessel
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Draw one line from each type of blood vessel to the structure of the blood vessel - AQA - GCSE Biology - Question 6 - 2020 - Paper 1
Step 1
Draw one line from each type of blood vessel to the structure of the blood vessel.
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Artery → Muscle tissue
Capillary → One cell
Vein → Muscle tissue
Step 2
Explain how the structure of an artery is related to its function.
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Arteries have thick muscle walls that allow them to withstand high blood pressure as they transport blood away from the heart. The elastic tissue also helps maintain consistent blood flow.
Step 3
Name A and B in Figure 9.
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A: White blood cell(s)
B: Platelet(s)
Step 4
No nucleus
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The absence of a nucleus in red blood cells provides more space for haemoglobin, allowing them to carry more oxygen.
Step 5
Haemoglobin
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Hemoglobin binds to oxygen, facilitating its transport from the lungs to the body's tissues.
Step 6
What is the liquid part of the blood called?
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Plasma
Step 7
Which component of the man's blood is not within the normal range?
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Platelets
Step 8
Suggest a symptom the man might show.
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