0654.B9.2.01 — Identify in diagrams and images the structures of the mammalian heart, limited to: muscular wall, septum, left and right ventricles, left an: past paper questions
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- 0973/31 · October/November 2025 · Q3a(i)[2]
Identify the parts labelled Q and R on Fig. 3.1. Q
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Blood vessel P is an artery. Describe two differences between the structure of an artery and the structure of a vein.
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State the name of the blood vessels that supply the muscular wall of the heart with oxygen.
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Lack of exercise is one possible risk factor for heart disease. State two other possible risk factors for heart disease.
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Physical activity increases heart rate. A person measures their heart rate before and after physical activity. Table 3.1 shows the results. Table 3.1 heart rate / beats per minute before physical activity 64 after physical activity 104 Calculate the percentage increase in heart rate. percentage increase = %
See it on the paper → - 0973/41 · May/June 2025 · Q2c(ii)[3]
The doctor thinks the blood vessel labelled A in Fig. 2.1 is blocked. Explain why this causes a problem with the function of the heart. Include the name of blood vessel A in your answer.
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Draw an X on Fig. 1.2 to identify the position of one ventricle.
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Identify the part labelled Z in Fig. 1.2.
See it on the paper → - 0973/32 · May/June 2021 · Q4a(i)[3]
Identify the parts labelled B, C and D in Fig. 4.1. B C
See it on the paper → - 0973/42 · May/June 2019 · Q7a[1]
On Fig. 7.1, use a label line and the letter X to identify the septum.
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Name the two main veins of the heart.
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What examiners said
Some candidates correctly identified blood vessel A as the coronary artery. There was a good understanding that a blockage would restrict blood flow, but not all candidates explained why this would cause problems to the heart as directed in the question but instead explained impacts of circulation on the wider body.
— Examiner report, May/June 2025, 0973/41 Q2(c)(ii) (Cambridge)
Many candidates correctly labelled a ventricle. Almost every other part of the heart was selected by other candidates.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/31 Q1(b)(i) (Cambridge)
The septum was not well known. The aorta or vena cava were popular incorrect answers.
— Examiner report, May/June 2022, 0973/31 Q1(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
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