Structure and function
What Structure and function means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The wall structure of each blood vessel matches its job as an exchange or transport tube.
The left ventricle wall is thicker because it pumps blood further at higher pressure.
Topics that use Structure and function
- Topic 1: Lifestyle, Health and Risk (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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