Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

Paper 4 structured question: Heart

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Heart

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Paper 4Theory (Extended)1 marks

The heart pumps blood around the body and to the lungs.

Description

The septum is a muscular wall inside the heart that divides it into two sides.

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State one reason why the septum is significant in the heart.
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Paper 4Theory (Extended)3 marks

Diagram Description

A diagram shows the heart with a clear muscular wall labeled 'septum' separating the left and right sides.

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Explain why the septum is important in the heart.
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