Question

харт
10. The diagram below represents the simplifed pathway
of the circulation of blood. Study the same and
answer the questions that follow : (2014)
(a) Name the blood vessels labelled 1 and 2.
(b) State the function of blood vessels labelled
5 and 8.
(c) What is the importance of the blood vessel labelled
6 ?
(d) Which blood vessel will contain a high amount of
glucose and amino acids after a meal ?
(e) Draw a diagram of the different blood cells as seen
in a smear of human blood.
HEAD
LUNGS
4 3
HEART
2
118
5
LIVER
6
SMALL
INIESTINE​

Answer 1

Answer:

The given diagram represents the simplified pathway of the circulation of blood. The correct labelling is as follows

(i) The blood vessels labelled 1 and 2 are anterior vena cava (superior vena cava) and aorta respectively.

(ii) The blood vessel 5 carry oxygenated blood from the aorta (heart to the liver). The blood vessel 8 carries deoxygenated blood from the posterior body to the right auricle of the heart.

(iii) This blood vessel 6 contain blood with absorbed food and toxins which are drained in the liver where it is detoxified.

(iv) Hepatic portal vein contains a high amount of glucose after the meal.

(v) Refer to the attached image.