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Capillary e
Capillary e
Capillary
Coverage:
Ch 2 The cell as the basic unit of life
Ch 8 Transport in humans
Ch 21 Respiration ()
The electron micrograph below shows a cross section of a capillary. Cell X and fluid Y are
present in the capillary.
cell X
capillary
fluid Y
(×8000)
a With reference to one observable feature in the electron micrograph, explain how capillary
is adapted for its function. (2 marks)
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Blood vessels Ch 8 p. 13
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Formation of tissue fluid Ch 8 p. 32
Level 2
c A student thought that no energy can be released from food in cell X because cell X has no
mitochondria. Comment on the student’s view. (3 marks)
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Subcellular structures Ch 2 p. 21, Respiration Ch 21 p. 10
d High altitude training can increase the number of cell X in the body. Explain why a larger
number of cell X in the body can help improve the performance of marathon runners.
(3 marks)
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Blood cells Ch 8 p. 5, Respiration Ch 21 p. 10