(a) (i) Name the type of muscle found in the heart - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 9 - 2019
Question 9
(a) (i) Name the type of muscle found in the heart.
(ii) Name the blood vessel that provides the heart muscle with oxygen.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:(a) (i) Name the type of muscle found in the heart - Leaving Cert Biology - Question 9 - 2019
Step 1
Name the type of muscle found in the heart.
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The type of muscle found in the heart is called cardiac muscle.
Step 2
Name the blood vessel that provides the heart muscle with oxygen.
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The blood vessel that provides the heart muscle with oxygen is the coronary artery.
Step 3
In the space below, draw a diagram of a dissected heart and on it label the following: Aorta, Bicuspid valve, Left ventricle.
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In the dissection, I would draw a heart showing the upper chambers (atria) and lower chambers (ventricles), ensuring to include the Aorta, Bicuspid valve (also known as the Mitral valve), and Left ventricle with clear labels.
Step 4
Name a piece of equipment used during the dissection.
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A piece of equipment used during the dissection could be a scalpel.
Step 5
Outline a safety step, specific to this task, to be taken before beginning the dissection.
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A safety step to take before beginning the dissection is to wash the heart thoroughly to ensure any contaminants are removed.
Step 6
Describe how you carried out the dissection.
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To carry out the dissection, I placed the heart on a dissection tray, identified the front and back of the heart, and made a careful cut along the anterior side to expose the chambers. I ensured to handle all instruments safely and followed the proper disposal procedures for any waste materials.
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