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0413.1.5.06 — valves. (Valve names are not required.) The pathway of blood through the heart, to include:.: past paper questions

12 real questionsasked in 4 of the last 10 exam series2019–2024usually: Identify, Describe, Name, State, Explain

Real questions on 0413.1.5.06 — valves. (valve names are not required.) the pathway of blood through the heart, to include:.

The newest 12 of 12 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.

  1. 0413/11 · October/November 2024 · Q2c[2]

    Identify the structure of the heart labelled C. Describe the function of this structure. structure

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  2. 0413/11 · October/November 2024 · Q9b[1]

    The person standing up in the diagram helps to ensure the safety of the performer. State the name of the role of the person standing up in the diagram.

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  3. 0413/11 · May/June 2024 · Q2b[2]

    Describe two functions of the valves in the heart.

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  4. 0413/11 · October/November 2023 · Q5a[1]

    Identify this method of training.

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  5. 0413/13 · October/November 2023 · Q10b(ii)[2]

    Water polo performers may have high VO 2 max levels because of their training. Other than training, identify two factors that can affect VO 2 max level.

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  6. 0413/12 · May/June 2023 · Q5b[2]

    Identify the structure labelled B and describe its function.

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  7. 0413/12 · May/June 2020 · Q6a[4]

    the structures labelled A and B and describe a different function of each structure.

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  8. 0413/12 · May/June 2020 · Q6b[3]

    the long-term effects of exercise on the heart.

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  9. 0413/11 · October/November 2019 · Q11a[1]

    Explain the term cardiac output.

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  10. 0413/11 · October/November 2019 · Q11b[3]

    Calculate the cardiac output of a performer who has a heart rate of 75 beats per minute and a stroke volume of 85 ml. Show your working and give the unit.

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  11. 0413/11 · October/November 2019 · Q11c[6]

    Name the structures labelled A, B and C and describe the pathway of blood through each structure.

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  12. 0413/11 · October/November 2019 · Q11d[3]

    Describe three long-term effects of exercise on the heart.

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What examiners said

Most candidates gained full credit for identifying factors that can affect VO2 max levels.

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0413/13 Q10(b)(ii) (Cambridge)

Candidates did not need to name the valve as this is not part of the syllabus, Therefore, credit was given if ‘valve’ was part of the answer. The most common function given was to prevent backflow of blood.

— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0413/12 Q5(b) (Cambridge)

The stronger candidates were able to provide a clear explanation of the term.

— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0413/11 Q11(a) (Cambridge)

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