Transport in mammals
This chapter details the mammalian circulatory system, a closed double circulation involving the heart and blood vessels. It explains the…
What you'll learn
- Describe the structure of the mammalian circulatory system.
- Explain how the structures of arteries, arterioles, veins, venules and capillaries are related to their functions.
- Describe and explain the structure and functions of blood, including the transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Make diagrams of blood vessels and blood cells from slides, photomicrographs or electron micrographs.
- Describe the formation and functions of tissue fluid.
- Explain the structure and function of the heart.
- Describe the cardiac cycle and its control.
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About Transport in mammals on Nexelia Academy
Transport in mammals is chapter 8 of Nexelia Academy's Cambridge A-Level Biology course. This chapter details the mammalian circulatory system, a closed double circulation involving the heart and blood vessels. It explains the…
This chapter is mapped to the official Cambridge International AS & A Level Biology syllabus and includes 130 multiple-choice questions, 160 structured exam questions with full mark schemes, 51 spaced-repetition flashcards, guided lesson slides and access to an AI tutor trained on the Cambridge specification.
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Work through the guided lesson slides first to build a mental model, then drill the 130 MCQs for quick recall, attempt the 160 exam questions with mark schemes for technique, and use flashcards for spaced repetition. The AI tutor is available throughout if you get stuck.
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Transport in mammals on Nexelia Academy includes 130 multiple-choice questions, 160 structured exam questions with full mark schemes, and 51 flashcards.
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