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Paper 4 structured question: Blood vessels

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

The diagram shows the structure of an artery and a vein.

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Artery and Vein Structure

The artery has thick walls with a narrow lumen. The vein has thinner walls with a wider lumen and valves inside.

FeatureArteryVein
Wall thicknessThickThin
Lumen sizeNarrowWide
ValvesAbsentPresent
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    Explain how the structure of arteries is adapted to the blood pressure they carry.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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Paper 4 structured question: Blood vessels

Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

Diagram Description

Artery and Vein Structure

The artery has thick walls with a narrow lumen. The vein has thinner walls with a wider lumen and valves inside.

FeatureArteryVein
Wall thicknessThickThin
Lumen sizeNarrowWide
ValvesAbsentPresent
  1. b

    Explain how the structure of veins is adapted to the blood pressure they carry.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

    [3]