Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 4 structured question: Blood vessels

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

Diagram of the liver showing blood vessels

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A diagram shows the liver with three main blood vessels labeled: hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, and hepatic vein.

a
Identify the blood vessel labeled A.
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b
Identify the blood vessel labeled B.
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c
Identify the blood vessel labeled C.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

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Describe the role of each of the following blood vessels related to the liver: hepatic artery, hepatic portal vein, and hepatic veins.

a
State the function of the hepatic artery.
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b
State the function of the hepatic portal vein.
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c
State the function of the hepatic veins.
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