A-Level BiologyYear 2021Q2
4 2 The diagram shows a blood vessel of a person with cardiovascular disease (CVD). R Q P T plaque S X Y © Universal Images Group North America LLC/Alamy Stock Photo (a) (i) Name the type of blood vessel shown in this diagram. (1) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (ii) Which labelled part of the blood vessel contains tissue that can contract to maintain blood pressure? (1) A P B Q C S D T Turn over 5 (iii) Which labelled parts of the blood vessel contain collagen? (1) A Q B Q and T C Q, S and T D Q, R, S and T (iv) Which of the following shows the cross-sectional area of the lumen of the blood vessel in the diagram? Use the line XY to help you. (1) A 2.01 cm2 B 2.51 cm2 C 5.03 cm2 D 8.04 cm2 (b) Diet is one factor that affects the development of CVD. Explain how the diet of a person could affect the development of CVD. (4) ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... (Total for Question 2 = 8 marks)
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This question is part of the UK A-Level Biology syllabus. In the actual exam, structured questions typically require linking specific keywords to gain full marks. Applaa helps you drill these topics.
Syllabus levelAdvanced Level (A-Level)
SubjectBiology
Official MarksVariable (2–6 marks)