Explain how valves, flexible walls and surrounding muscle activity support venous blood flow towards the heart.
Tę umiejętność sprawdza 5 zadań wzorowanych na arkuszach IB z lat 2024–2026.
Biologia IBPaper 1A, maj 2026, TZ1wzorowane1 pktzamknięteśrednie (szac.)
Which statement reliably distinguishes a vein from an artery? A. A vein carries blood towards the heart B. Every vein carries oxygen-rich blood C. Veins are the only vessels containing smooth muscle D. Veins must have thicker walls than the arteries beside…
Biologia IBPaper 2, maj 2025, TZ3wzorowane16 pktotwarteśrednie (szac.)
Biological function depends on coordinated structures and recurring processes. (a) Outline how chromosome behaviour in mitosis produces genetically equivalent cells. (b) Describe the production of mRNA in the nucleus. (c) Explain how arterial and venous…
Biologia IBPaper 1A, maj 2025, TZ1wzorowane1 pktzamkniętełatwe (szac.)
Which combination is typical of many veins carrying blood back from the limbs? A. Valves present; walls relatively thin B. Valves absent; walls thicker than comparable arteries C. Valves present; complete absence of muscle D. Valves absent; walls one…
Biologia IBPaper 1A, listopad 2025, TZ1wzorowane1 pktzamkniętełatwe (szac.)
Which property helps blood flow through a vein when surrounding skeletal muscle contracts? A. A very rigid non-compressible wall B. A flexible wall that can be compressed C. A wall consisting only of a single fenestrated layer D. A lumen always narrower than…
Biologia IBPaper 2, listopad 2024, TZ2wzorowane2 pktotwarteśrednie (szac.)
Distinguish the structure of arteries from that of veins.