Cambridge IGCSE Biology
9.3Blood vessels
Blood vessels in Cambridge IGCSE Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 9.3.1Describe the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries (wall thickness, lumen diameter, valves in veins) and state the functions of capillaries.
- 9.3.2Identify the main blood vessels to and from the heart, lungs and kidneys.
- 9.3.3Supplement: explain how the structures of arteries, veins and capillaries relate to blood pressure and their functions, and identify the hepatic artery, hepatic veins and hepatic portal vein.
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