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5 marksThe Circulatory System of Mammals

CAPE Biology Unit 2 · May/June 2026 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(ii)

The heart is the central organ of the mammalian circulatory system, pumping oxygen-rich blood throughout the body. It is crucial in delivering nutrients and removing waste. Figure 4 shows the external anatomy of the preserved heart of a sheep. The pointed end is known as the apex and the left and right sides of the heart are separated by a diagonal dotted line. The positions of three of the chambers of the heart are labelled X-Z.

In the space provided, draw a detailed drawing of the same size and proportion as the heart specimen shown in Figure 4 on page 10.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Name EACH of the following chambers shown in Figure 4.[3 marks]
  2. 2(b)(i)Define the term 'transpiration'.[2 marks]
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