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Cambridge IGCSE Biology practice

What is the main role of the septum in the heart?

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What is the main role of the septum in the heart?.

  1. A.To mix oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
  2. B.To separate oxygenated and deoxygenated blood
  3. C.To pump blood to the lungs
  4. D.To produce oxygen in the blood

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Heart Diagram Showing Septum

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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