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ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science

7.1.5.2Blood, the heart and blood vessels

Blood, the heart and blood vessels in ZIMSEC O-Level Combined Science: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Forms 1 to 4.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 7.1.5.2.1Identify the components of blood and state their functions.
  2. 7.1.5.2.2Draw and label the heart, and name its valves and the main blood vessels.
  3. 7.1.5.2.3Describe the double circulatory system.
  4. 7.1.5.2.4Describe the structure of arteries, veins and capillaries and the differences between them.

Lessons

  • Blood

    16 min

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  • Blood vessels

    20 min

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  • The heart and circulation

    22 min

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Sample question

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Blood, the heart and blood vessels: sample question

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True or false: the blood in veins is at a lower pressure than the blood in arteries.

Is the statement true or false?

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